I Can Choose.

I wrote this back in 1999 that still hangs on my wall at work. Actually, looking at the date I wrote it exactly 15 years ago yesterday. Anyway, today it caught my eye and I decided it was worth sharing.

I hope it brings someone a little encouragement.  



I Can Choose

I cannot control what I face in my life,
I cannot prevent all my struggles and strife.

But I do have a choice in what I do and I say,
And can control the choices I make along the way.

I can look at my circumstance and let it guide what I do,
Or Lord, I can choose Truth and stay focused on You.

I can choose to worry of what the future might bring about,
Or I can trust You today Lord without wavering in doubt.

I can react in emotion to the feelings I feel,
Or I can choose to stand firm on Your Word that is real.

I can choose fear, uncertainty, "what if's" or "may be's,"
Or I can choose You and Your Word and what forever will be.

I can choose Truth and all the peace that it holds,
And then stand secure no matter what circumstance unfolds.

For Lord, Your unchanging Word, it will anchor my soul,
And then no matter what I might face, I can stand whole.

Strengthened, assured, confident, standing firm in Your care,
I can choose You and Your Truth and find my hope there.

So Jesus, my Lord, it is You and Your Truth that I choose,
And in my choice I attain victory that I can never ever lose.

By Diana DePriest
© October 12, 1999.