Do you ever wonder sometimes how we can give such great advice to friends but when it comes to our own situations we make wrong choices. I remember there was a time not long ago when I was agonizing with what to do in different circumstances and having a hard time hanging on to faith. We often know the right thing to do but doing what is right is not always easy. I had to encourage myself and remind myself of who God is and to keep doing what is right even when times are hard. I hope these words I wrote to encourage and strengthen myself to do what is right helps you as much as it helped me.
Make good choices. Each day, as much as possible make an effort to make good choices. The choices you make today set the stage for the future. You can either live in the rewards of your good choices or suffer the consequences of your bad choices. We all make mistakes and fall short so when you do, get up, repent, and try again. Shake off shame and regret. Put on the armor of God and move forward knowing God is with you and for you. Seek the kingdom of God first and watch how everything else will fall into place. It won’t be easy and you will come against resistance but stand firm allowing the process to make you resilient and build your character. When you don’t know what to do, what to believe, and find yourself in a dark place remember Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. Meditate on the word of God, read it daily so you can grow strong in your faith and know Jesus personally for yourself. You are never to far gone to receive His love, forgiveness, and salvation.