Choosing Commitment - Part 2

In a recent movie, a social worker tells a young girl whose life is in disarray that she can choose not to run away - she can choose to co-operate and try to make her life better. The social worker informs her she can choose to control her anger, which becomes possible as she learns to trust others to meet of her physical and emotional needs.

Some people's lives follow a pattern of disarray because of impulsive decisions. These choices bring unfortunate consequences. Anger can get a foothold and become the basis for life’s decisions, leading to disaster. In the movie, this young girl chooses to give up her fear and anger for a chance to be accepted and loved by a foster family.

Refusing to be controlled by negative emotions like fear and anger is an important doable decision. You can also decide to trust in God’s Word. Jeremiah 29:11 is a trustworthy promise: “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Trust is a choice that produces positive change.