There are so many things that are out of our control. Now, we like to think that we control everything but we all know that that is not the case. So many things influence everything around us and everything we do: the weather, the economy, others, etc.

There are a couple of things that we completely control, though, and I want to work as hard as I can to ensure that I control mine well. The first thing we control is our attitude. I hear so many people say, "Oh, he makes me so angry." When the fact is, that we choose to be angry. No one can make us angry or upset or anything else unless we allow them to. Yes, there are circumstances, but, we still get to choose our attitude. 

Another is our effort. We can choose to put forth our best effort and strive for whatever we are trying to achieve. However, I cannot do it for you, and vice versa. We all control our own efforts. If we are willing to put forth some effort, we usually can accomplish what we are trying to do. But, again, our effort is something that we control.

And, finally, we have complete control over what we choose to do with JESUS. So many people refuse to listen to GOD and to accept the absolutely undeserved gift of salvation through JESUS CHRIST. I can't choose it for you, and vice versa. But, we each have complete control of our eternity - the choice is ours.

Today's word is Romans 6:23, NKJV, which reads, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of GOD is eternal life in CHRIST JESUS our LORD."

Be Blessed,

Mickey T