Do
not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that he will also
reap. For the one who sows to his own
flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit
will from the Spirit reap eternal life.
Galatians 6:7-8 ESV
Scripture is clear that the choices we make
determine the character and the fruit of our lives. We can choose our choices, but we can’t
choose the consequences of our choices.
We will reap what we sow.
Reflection is a helpful spiritual practice
in which we partner with God to examine the character and fruit that have been
produced in our lives by the choices we have made. If we like what we see when we reflect on our
lives, then we can keep making the same choices with our time and other
resources. If we don’t like what we see,
then we must make different choices.
This week, set aside 20-30 minutes for
quietness and reflection, perhaps with a walk outside to help clear your
mind. As you begin reflecting, consider
the verses above and ask God to help you understand how the choices you have made have determined
the life you are living. Ask him to
give you the wisdom to understand what choices in your life need to
change. Believe that God wants to help
you. When you have finished your time of
reflection, take a few moments to write down what you have discovered and ask
God to give you strength and courage to follow through on new choices that will
help develop the life of Christ in you.
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