Quietly and yet clearly, I could hear and see the sparkling dew falling from the leaves overhead – a gentle display of His hand shaking awake His slumbering creation.  I realized that what I was witness to in the cool of this early morning stirred awake even my own heart.

These words – His Words – began to softly unfolded within my soul.

“Don’t fall victim to the wiles of the world turn your heart toward Mine.  I fashioned this moment as a gift to unwrap – a moment chosen for you.  Now choose Me and give thanks.  Look for My hand all the while remembering what I have done.  Can I not do even more today?  Start to speak out loud the grace and mercy I have already given so you will not doubt what I can do even now.  Make the decision to be glad in this moment.  I have given it to you.  If nothing else, can you find joy in Me?  Find your words as songs of praise not dirges of gloom.  Life is beautiful.  I am beautiful and you I have made in my image.  Sing to that!  Death and gloom is not yours anymore – My Son overcame it all for you.”

Daily life is a choice.  Today the gentle reminder…

I will give things to you, Lord, with all my heart;

I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.

I will be glad and rejoice in you;

I will sing the praises of your name, O most High.

Psalm 9:1-2

Today may I hold fast to “I will” and choose You, my Lord.