The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. (Psalms 23:1-6 (NIV)
Today, I choose love! In a world where so many things don’t make sense, where the opportunity to live in fear, unforgiveness, anger and pain is so tempting….I choose love! For this I know…life is short! I can live it closed up and entangled by the darkness that seeks to surround me or I can believe and embrace every ounce of good I can find. This moment is all that is guaranteed me and those I love so I will dine at its table as one receiving a banquet before my enemies. I will savor every morsel to the last drop. I will mull over and cherish life and embrace the love that has been given me. I will not allow the darkness to overtake me and to rule today or the days to come. Today! I choose Love!