By: Debbie Christopher⊠At a recent graduation ceremony, the speaker made an interesting statement regarding choicesâindeed, an appropriate topic for a graduation!
Our grandsonâs principal, Dr. Powers, stated, âThe right choice is the best choice, a wrong choice is a bad choice, andâŠno choice is the worst choice.â
The implications of this statement play right into two previous âBumps are Okayâ blog posts (Sharonâs recent âPivot!!â and my âShoot the Ballâ), so, I would like to take the opportunity to combine these three thoughts in this weekâs post. The links to the two previous blog posts are listed below.*
âShoot the Ballâ fits right in with the last phrase of the principalâs quoteâno choice is the worst choice. We can agree that not making the choice at all proves to be fruitless and unproductive.
Therefore, we are left with deciding between the ârightâ choice and the âwrongâ choice. This is what brings such stress to new graduates as they begin to make their future plans---or, to any of us who face opportunities for change. Throughout life we desire, and are encouraged, to follow Godâs will or leading. We truly want to make that one right choice and are fearful of making the wrong choice.
The struggle is real, is it not?
But, I encourage you to rest easy. As Sharon explained so well in âPivot!!â, there is not necessarily only ONE right choice. She dealt with this worrisome dilemma in such a clear and simple way. Her thoughts fit so well and bear repeating.
Sharon shared that in basketball, if the ball handlerâs feet are planted, he/she has the opportunity to evaluate the situation and decide whether to pass or shoot the basketball. In the same way, as we face important life decisions, if our feet are firmly planted in Godâs Word, we have numerous options that constitute a right choice---the best choice. But, to remove our pivot foot before acting brings a penalty. In the same way, not having our feet firmly planted in Godâs word when we act on a decision leads to a a penaltyâ-and its consequencesâ-thus, resulting in the wrong choice.
Knowing and following Godâs will, or leading, must begin by reading and studying Godâs Word regularly.
Simply put, how can one know Godâs will without reading His directions?
The right choice is the best choice. This requires that we have our pivot foot firmly planted in Godâs Word. Depending on our circumstances, interests, and skills, we are free to choose whether to pass or shoot.
The wrong choice becomes a bad choice when we decide to make an important decision outside the parameters of Godâs Word.
And, yes, no choice at all is the worst choice. 2 Timothy 1:7 reassures us that we donât need to fearâŠincluding the fear of making choices. God gives us the power to make wise decisions. So pass or shootâŠwithout lifting that pivot foot!
Keep that pivot foot firmly planted!
~Debbie
Hereâs a verse for your pivot foot!
Links for afore-mentioned blog posts:
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