Choices

“For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.” Romans 7:15 (KJV)

Have you ever done something that is the total opposite of what you know is best for you?  The Holy Spirit is our Guide and our Protector. He wants only the best for us. God loves us so much that He gives us the ability to make our own decisions. That is the ultimate level of trust. I’m reminded of a poem I wrote.

My Secret Place**

I have a secret place

Where I will sometimes flee.

It’s a place that’s kept well hidden

So others cannot see.

My secret is the part of me

That I have not released

To my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,

My King and Prince of Peace.

Why do I hold on to this place?

When I know yielding will erase

The pain that daily I must face?

And, yet, I return to my secret place.

We serve a God who loves us in spite of the decisions we make. Repentance is the key. Daily I strive to stay in His will. I thank God that He provides new mercies every day.  I may have missed the mark yesterday. But today is a brand new day. Today I have a new opportunity to grow even closer to Him. I thank God for giving us choices and then gently putting us back on track when we go astray.

By Lorraine Castle

**Excerpt from “The Altar Will Alter You”

About Rev. Cynthia Jackson

Rev. Cynthia Jackson is the administrator of the Rhema4U Blog and Innovations Ministries Director. Rev. Jackson is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was licensed and ordained under the tutelage of Bishop David G. Evans. She is an associate minister at Bethany Baptist Church located in Lindenwold, New Jersey. Rev. Jackson founded Innovations Ministries in 2001. Innovations Ministries provides dynamic and innovative programs and services for individuals and families dealing with various health-related issues. She is a gifted teacher, preacher, conference speaker and writer. God has anointed Rev. Jackson to be a spiritual midwife with a passion to empower others to birth God's vision for their lives. Rev. Jackson holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Organizational Management from Eastern University, a Master of Science Degree in Health Administration from Saint Joseph's University and a Master of Science Degree in Christian Counseling from Cairn University.