WHAT I CHOOSE
Today's reading: Psalm 36-38

"Meanwhile, my enemies lay traps for me; they make plans to ruin me. They think up treacherous deeds all day long. But I am deaf to all their threats. I am silent before them as one who cannot speak. I choose to hear nothing, and I make no reply. For I am waiting for you, O Lord. You must answer for me, O Lord my God." Psalm 38:12-15 NLT

Satan whispers, You are so undeserving of grace.

I remain silent and wait.

Satan says, Even a good God wouldn't forgive you of those sins.

I remain silent and wait.

Satan mumbles, How many times will your God will be willing to pick you up and dust you off?

I remain silent and wait.

Satan jeers, Where is your great God in all of this?

I remain silent and wait.

Satan shouts, How can God fix this mess you've made?

I remain silent and wait.

Satan entices, My way is easier, more fun, less restrictive!

I remain silent and wait.

Satan bellows, Why keep trying?

I remain silent and wait.

Then I hear the soft and assuring words of my Savior spoken to my heart, This is my battle, little one.

And He silences Satan with the words--She is mine!