August 4
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But those who choose their own ways-delighting in their detestable sins- will not have their offerings accepted. -Isaiah 66:3(NLT)
WHEN YOU CHOOSE YOUR OWN WAY
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you choose your own way
You are likely to be derailed and go astray
When you choose to do things by your own means
There is a big chance that you may be tempted to sin.
Those who delight in satisfying their own flesh
Their offerings will be denied and be caught in a mess
When you choose to do your own will
You do not know how to trust and be still.
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“My Way” is a song written by Paul Anka and popularized by Frank Sinatra in the late 60’s. It is often quoted as the most covered song in history. The song focuses on a man at the end of his life, reflecting on his life’s journey and how he had done everything according to his whims and wants. This was my father’s favorite song and I knew this song by heart as early as 4 years old. I loved to sing and loved to please my father, so I memorized this and he showed off to everyone about how well I could sing it. It literally shaped my life. This is a song that do not acknowledge a higher being than the self. The bible cautions us to live in God’s will or we will fall.
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PRAYER
Lord, help me to do your will and not mine.
REFLECTION
Why is it best for us to choose God’s ways than our own way?
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