Choose to Live My Dreams

In Galatians 6:5 I read, “We are each responsible for our own conduct." (NLT)

People deal with their dreams in one of three ways: They accuse, they excuse, or they choose.

Accusers spend their entire lives blaming others for why they haven’t achieved their dreams. Excusers make excuses for why they are not living their dreams. Choosers do what it takes to live their dreams.

The Bible says that I was created in the image of God. The ability to choose is the quintessential characteristic that separates people from animals. It’s one of God’s greatest gifts to humanity. But since free choice means I’m equally able to make bad choices, it’s also my greatest curse.

Choosers take the responsibility for their choices and the direction of their lives. They don’t blame others or make excuses. The Bible says in Galatians 6:5, “We are each responsible for our own conduct” (NLT).

Instead of complaining that I haven’t achieved my dreams, take the responsibility for what hasn’t been done. My good and bad choices have a far greater impact on my ability to achieve my dreams than any other factor.

There are people who were given nothing in life but achieved far beyond their dreams. There are also people who were given everything they needed and wanted on a silver platter and yet wasted their lives.

I can’t control my circumstances. But I can control how I respond to them.

Proverbs 22:13 says, “The lazy man is full of excuses” (TLB). I shouldn’t be that person. I need to stop making excuses for my unrealized dreams.

Make the choice today to do something about the dreams God has given me.

In summary, people deal with their dreams in one of three ways: They accuse, they excuse, or they choose. Accusers spend their entire lives blaming others for why they haven’t achieved their dreams. Excusers make excuses for why they are not living their dreams. Choosers do what it takes to live their dreams. I was created in the image of God. The ability to choose is the quintessential characteristic that separates me from animals. But free choice means I’m equally able to make bad choices. Choosers take the responsibility for their choices and the direction of their lives. They don’t blame or make excuses. Instead of complaining, they take the responsibility for what hasn’t been done. My good and bad choices have a greater impact on my ability to achieve my dreams than any other factor. There are people who were given nothing in life but achieved far beyond. There are also people who were given everything on a silver platter and yet wasted their lives. I may not be able to control my circumstances, but I can control how I respond to them. A lazy man is full of excuses”. I shouldn’t be that person. I need to make the choice today to do something about the dreams God has given me.

Make a careful exploration of who I am and the work I have been given, and then sink myself into it. Don't be impressed with myself and don't compare myself with others. Each of us must take responsibility for doing the best I can with my own life.