Choose today who you will serve really resonated with me. When we were \u201cnew christians\u201d back in the day we were really excited about all kinds of stuff. We bought lots of bibles (which didn\u2019t see too much use \ud83d\ude14), a cross to hang on the wall and a plaque which was Joshua 24:15 and it\u2019s still hanging in our house. Something like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I was reminded that so many things in our lives that happen to us are beyond our control, and some things for sure are not our choice. However, we always have a choice in how we respond, we can choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In short, all of life is a choice. So many choices and many times I make choices automatically without thinking, we all do, but are the choices the best for me? That\u2019s a mixed bag, am I right? Routines can be good, like not having to think about or choose how to brush your teeth, it\u2019s wired in your brain. However, if I make an automated choice in response to an issue and then experience anxiety and worry, that\u2019s not helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ve been enjoying Craig Groeschel\u2018s new book Winning the War in you Mind, Change your <\/a>thoughts<\/a>, change your life,<\/a> I highly recommend it. The basic premise is changing the way you think and make choices by renewing you mind. He supports the way to do this with both scriptural doctrine and science. I won\u2019t attempt to explain it too much and if you\u2019re not a book person his sermons based on the book are available on YouTube<\/a>. Full playlist here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At a super high level it\u2019s about ensuring your thoughts are in line with God\u2019s thoughts, and if they are not, how to go about replacing wrong thoughts with The Word. It\u2019s about choosing how to think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From a scientific point of view we can \u201crewire\u201d our minds by creating new neural pathways. Once these pathways get entrenched our automatic choices will follow the new pathways. As Rick Hanson says \u201cneutrons that fire together, wire together<\/a>\u201d. In the past it was thought that after a certain (young) age that the pathways in the brain were fixed. However, research has shown we can rewire our brains, it\u2019s called neuroplasticity<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For those of you who have attended Springs Church<\/a> for quite a while you may be thinking this is nothing new. Carsey Treat had it right with his book and teaching on \u201cRenewing the Mind<\/a>\u201d and then later on Dr. Caroline Leaf came a couple of times with her book and teaching Switch On Your Brain<\/a>.<\/a> Seems I needed a little repetition to have it more fully sink in. \ud83d\ude02, plus I really like Craig Groeschel\u2019s style and delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All that to say, I spent a lot of time thinking about my choices in the middle of the night. I\u2019m excited to be in the process of rewiring my brain to come more and more in line with God\u2019s word and what He says about me. It\u2019s a choice… every day. Back at PMH for Chemo 2\/3, but this is about last night and some thoughts I had. So, I\u2019m up at 4:30am for the bathroom and I can\u2019t seem to get back to sleep. So, what to do? I\u2019m thinking all kinds of random thoughts and then I decide to pray about stuff, mainly for … <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bigdadoo.com\/journey\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/img_0050-1024x736.jpg?resize=525%2C377\")
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… choose today…. But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"