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Today’s Choices Matter

Greatness from God’s perspective is defined by how we help and add value to people—it’s not being the best… it’s being your best! Someone who has modeled this to me for years now is Coach Tom Mullins. He’s always taught me, “Steve, make sure you’re adding more than you’re taking in every relationship—that you are always serving and uplifting.”

Friends, the seedbed of greatness is godly character. In life, we have no control over some things—where we’re born, the family we’re born into… but beyond that, we do become a result of our choices. Our character is the summation of our choices. Every time we make the right choice, we create godly character.

While the world places emphasis on charisma and talent, God looks at us and first asks, “What’s on the inside of that person?” God looks at our inner character. Let’s be intentional with our choices today, to build the right character on the inside. Here are four power statements that have helped me create healthy habits, make the right choices, and live intentionally:

1. Without character, we do what’s easiest. With character, we do what’s right.
2. Without character, we are controlled by our moods and environments. With character, we are controlled by values.
3. Without character, we look for excuses. With character, we look for solutions.
4. Without character, we quit when we’re challenged. With character, we persevere when challenged.

I pray these four choices help you build the right character!

As you engage with God’s Word, ask yourself the following questions:

● What is God saying to me?

● What does it mean to me?

● How can I apply what God is teaching me?

● How can I be specific in prayer today?

After you reflect on these questions, bring everything to God in prayer.