It had been a long week. Not a bad week, but a long one full of activity.
Yesterday I rode my motorcycle for the first time in two weeks for my one-hour commute to work. The rain we've had has prevented me from riding, so it was great to get on the bike again.
That's a great way to end a Friday work day! The stress of the day was further behind me with every mile. I was ready to relax, the weekend is here!
However the weather not only took away my opportunities to ride these past few weeks, there was another activity, not so pleasant, that I have not been able to do. It struck me in the face as I rolled into our driveway.
Our lawn needed mowing... badly.
I had two choices, get out there and get it done before the sun went down. Or put it off to another day. With a little nudging from my wife I ignored that little voice in my head that just wanted to relax. I went out and mowed the lawn with our push mower.
Now it's Saturday morning and I'm looking at the weather forecast, "cooler with periods of rain." Yes ladies, I'm really glad I listened to my wife and just got it done!
Life is full of choices like that, isn't it?
We as Christians are indwelled by the Holy Spirit nudging us to make the right choice, and all the while the voice of our flesh wants us to do what pleases the flesh.
"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers." Gal 6:7-10 (NIV)
Who are we going to please by our choices today?
