Faith Choices

By Glennys Elliott

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So, we fix our eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4: 16-18

Something happens in your life. This event, or events, can either be good or bad. They can bring happiness or sorrow. In any case, you are going to think about these events and process the information in your heart and mind. There are two ways in which you can respond. You can choose to respond from a very human perspective, based on emotion, past experiences, and/or sinful desires. This is a response is based on the seen. Or, you can take in the information, pray about it and go to the Bible and let God direct your response. Then, take the information back to the situation, and respond as God would have you respond. This is a response based on the unseen. The two outcomes will be very different even though it is the same event, circumstance, or situation.