Sunday, February 15, 2004

You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
(Psalm 16.11 NRSV)
An English clergyman was once ordered to read a special proclamation issued by King Charles I. After a period in which the country had observed strict blue laws, the king issued a decree urging to people to return to participating in sports on Sunday.

Most church leaders refused to read the edict. But to one congregation's amazement, their minister read the king's decree. But he followed the pronouncement with these words, "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy." And he added, "Brethren, I have laid before you the commandment of your king and the commandment of your God. I leave it to you to judge which of the two ought to be observed."

There are choices that will make you and those who love you stronger, and there are choices that will wreck your life and theirs. All of tomorrow hinges on the choices you and I make. Let us, therefore, choose to follow God's ways.

Loving God, remind me daily to follow your path that leads to fullness of life. Amen.

Ron Newhouse

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