This isn’t an easy question—but it’s an important one.
Think about the choices you’ve made recently. Have they drawn you closer to God or taken you further from Him?
We’ve all made decisions we regret. Maybe you bought something you thought you needed, only to feel that sting of regret later—buyer’s remorse. There’s a reason for that. Caveat emptor—“let the buyer beware.” Once the purchase is made, the responsibility falls on you.
Life works the same way. Every choice comes with a consequence, whether we like it or not. And at the end of the day, we are exactly where our decisions have led us.
Years ago, I was invited to speak at a church youth event. When I walked in, I could feel the skepticism in the room—curious stares, whispers. I wasn’t dressed like the other speakers. No suit. No tie. Just jeans, a polo shirt, and Timberland boots. I knew if I wanted them to listen, I had to meet them where they were.
Ten minutes in, the atmosphere shifted. They leaned in, listening intently as I spoke about choices—the way our desire to fit in can push us down roads we never intended to walk. I shared my own mistakes, the dark places they led me, and how I didn’t always make it out unscathed.
When I finished, the usual handshakes and thank-yous followed. But then, three teens approached me.
One young woman, maybe seventeen, locked eyes with me and said, “You’re not like the others. They preach at us. You actually listened.”
I smiled, nodded. But her next words hit me like a Floyd Mayweather left hook.
“Tonight, you saved my life. I was going to do something I would’ve regretted forever. But after hearing you, everything changed. Thank you."
On the drive home, I couldn’t stop thinking: How many of those kids would make the right choices? And how many would fall to the power of influence?
Now, I ask you the same question.
What choices have you made that you wish you could undo?
Maybe you took a job for the paycheck instead of your purpose. Maybe you’re in a relationship you know isn’t right, but leaving feels impossible. Or maybe you picked up a habit that’s slowly destroying you. Sometimes, it’s not even the big choices that weigh us down—it’s the small, daily ones that pull us further from God little by little. The Bible makes it clear that we can’t live in two worlds. Joshua 24:15 puts it bluntly: “Choose this day whom you will serve.”
It’s easy to think we have time, that we can figure it out later. But James 4:17 warns us, “If anyone knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin.” The reality? Every decision either draws you toward God or pulls you further from Him. There is no neutral ground.
We all have a choice. We can hold on to bitterness, or we can pursue peace. Colossians 3:15 urges us to “let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.” We can stay the same, making excuses, or we can take action. James 1:22 reminds us not to just listen to the Word but to do what it says.
It only takes one second to decide. One second to walk away from that toxic job. One second to leave that draining relationship. One second to say, “God, I choose You.”
And here’s the good news—no matter how far you’ve strayed, it’s never too late. As long as you have breath in your lungs, you have the power to change.
But let’s be real—change isn’t easy. It takes courage. That’s why God commanded Joshua, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”(Joshua 1:9)
This isn’t just about better decision-making. It’s about war. The enemy is relentless, using distractions, temptations, and even people to pull you away from God. But here’s the truth: the devil only has as much power as you give him.
It’s time to take your power back. Choose God in everything you do. You won’t always get it right, but stay on the narrow road—the one that leads to life. As Matthew 7:14 reminds us, “But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”
Surround yourself with people who push you toward Him. And if your choices have pulled you away, you already know what to do.
Take a moment. Look at your life. Are your choices serving you, or are they serving God?
Because at the end of the day, only you can answer that question.
Let’s pray.
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for Your love, grace, and mercy. I surrender my will to You today and ask for Your strength and wisdom in every decision I make. If my choices have pulled me away from You, I ask for forgiveness and the courage to turn back. Help me to trust You fully and align my heart with Your plans. Guide my steps and remind me that true peace comes from walking in Your ways. May my choices reflect Your goodness and bring glory to Your name.
