Her Own Decision
HER OWN DECISION
Read James 1:5-6.
“Come on, Sue,” Erika called. “It’s time for choir.”
Sue put her books in her locker and shut the door. “I decided not to go, Erika. It’s such a nuisance having to stay after school twice a week.”
“But, Sue, we planned on it,” Erika said, glancing at her watch.
“Erika, let’s forget choir this year,” urged Sue. “Let’s go to my house and play my new video game instead.”
Erika hesitated. She wanted to stay, but she didn’t want to go to choir alone. She knew Sue wouldn’t change her mind, either. “Well, okay,” she agreed slowly.
That night Erika’s mom asked how choir was. “Sue and I decided not to join this year,” Erika explained.
“Was that really your choice or Sue’s?” Mom asked.
Erika looked down.
“You have a talent, Erika, and you’ve always said you wanted to use it for the Lord. The training you get at school will help you develop your talent, and besides, you had a lot of fun singing at the concerts last year. The main person you’re hurting by not joining is yourself.”
Erika thought about her mother’s words. This wasn’t the first time Sue had discouraged her from doing something she wanted to do.
“Mom, I’ll join the choir next week,” she said firmly. “I’m not going to let Sue talk me out of doing things anymore! I’ll ask the Lord to help me make my own decisions.”
HOW ABOUT YOU?
Do you let others tell you what you should or shouldn’t do? Sometimes friends can sound pretty convincing, and if you’re not careful, they’ll make your decisions for you. God wants you to make your own decisions. Ask Him to help you have wisdom.
TO MEMORIZE:
I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13
DECIDE WITH GOD’S HELP.
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