When we look at the word Decision, we understand that it means that a conclusion has been reached after some consideration. However, with nearly every decision, we find this two letter word "IF", which is a condition that has to be met.
Life's Decisions:
"IF" you want to succeed, then stay in school, remain informed, learn and then apply what you've learned
"IF" you want to be healthy, then eat right, sleep well and exercise
"IF" you want respect, then show respect
"IF" you invest in your future today, then you will have something to rely on tomorrow
As with everything else that we must decide on, following Jesus has a condition that must be met.
Jesus said "IF" you want to be my Disciple....not that you have to be, but "IF" you want to be, THEN this is what you must do...TAKE UP YOUR CROSS AND FOLLOW ME! (Luke 9:23 NKJV)
You see, Jesus leaves the most important decision that is to be made in this life and for all eternity up to us! How awesome of a responsibility right? Our Lord truly has given us the authority to decide our own outcome. The Word of The Lord says:
"IF" anyone keeps my word, he will never see death."
"IF" you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
"IF" my people which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
"IF" you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."
"IF" you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord', and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
"IF" God is for us, who can be against us?"
The Decision to change the course of your life is yours today "IF" you choose to change it. The Decision to be freed from the grip of sinfulness is yours today "IF" you choose to be free. The Decision to choose life in Christ Jesus is yours today "IF" you want it!
The Decision is yours...not Mom and Dad's; this Decision is not your spouse's or your children; it is not your Pastor's or your buddy's...NO, IT'S YOURS!
One day I decided that "IF" I ever wanted to truly live my life the way that it was meant to be lived, then I would have to deny myself (my own selfish ambitions, pridefulness and Self-centeredness) and follow The One who is the Giver of life...Christ Jesus! BEST DECISION EVER MADE!!!
The Decision of how you will live your life and eternity is yours today "IF" you choose to make it.
Be warned that TODAY is all you have because tomorrow, as much as we think that it is, IS NOT PROMISED.
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