"I Had a Choice Today"

I had a choice today

to feel sorry for myself

or wake up with a smile

I had a choice today

to speak with anger

or stop a careless word

I had a choice today

to break a promise I had made

or keep my word and follow through

I had a choice today

to lie, cheat, or to deceive

or be honest and tell the truth

I had a choice today

to hold myself in high esteem

or humble myself before the Lord

I had a choice today

to turn my back on someone who needed me

or bend over and help them back up

I had a choice today

to speak words of hatred

or speak encouraging words

I had a choice today

to nurse a grudge and carry a chip on my shoulder

or forgive as the Lord as forgiven me

I had a choice today

to wish that I was someone else

or accept the person God wants me to be

I had a choice today

to cry bitter tears for things I cannot change

or hope for a brighter future

I had a choice today

to reject my faith and turn my back on God

or accept him fully in my heart

I had a choice today

Did I make the wrong choice?
 Or did I choose the right way?

I had a choice today

because it's never too late

to get down on your knees and pray

Blessings,

c Anita M. Ashworth 2010