Woodlane Community Church

PICK AND CHOOSE

Do you ever feel that your life is spinning out of control? Illnesses invade your body, or unpleasant circumstances surround you or a family member. The refrigerator and washer break during the same week. As hard as we try to juggle our bills, we still can’t find the extra fifty dollars to fill the gas tank. Does any of this sound familiar? Do you wish that you could just pick and choose what happens to you, or pick and choose what you want and don’t want to deal with?

Life is just not like that. We have to work with what we are sent. Have you heard the saying, “When life gives you lemons…make lemonade.”? That’s a pretty wise saying, especially since we can’t change our circumstances, but we can control how we react.

Several years ago, we talked about being a thermometer or a thermostat. A thermometer reacts to its surroundings and rises and falls according to how hot or cold the air around it is. A thermostat maintains a constant temperature, keeping the air around it steady. I would rather spend my time being a thermostat, keeping my emotions on an even plane. How can we do that? The only way that I can handle all that comes my way is to trust in God and remember that He is in control, no matter what is happening to me or around me. It’s probably better that I can’t pick and choose my circumstances, because if I chose poorly, I would have to save myself. By trusting in God to guide and protect me, I can always turn to Him for help and comfort. Pick and choose Christ!

Sally Borland

Wheels of Faith Coordinator