Quote Contemplations

 

“I am not a product of my circumstances; I am a product of my decisions.” – Stephen Covey *

 

            Circumstances can tend to take place independent of any decision you may make. 

They take place based on existing factors in your midst. Circumstances cannot always be controlled, therefore, we must either act or react to the circumstances we find ourselves in. Decisions must be made. The results of those decisions are consequences. Some consequences are predictable, some are not. Some are avoidable, some are not. How we act towards them or react because of them tells others what level of decisiveness and integrity we have.

            Stephen Covey was a man who helped many thousands of people throughout his life by sharing his deductive reasoning and teaching folks how to make proper, productive decisions in spite of the circumstances they happen to find themselves in.

            What does this all have to do with Christendom. Christians are no different than non-Christians in this regard. We find ourselves in various circumstances as well. We must make decisions regarding how to act or react within the confines of those circumstances. The main glaring difference is that we utilize scripture as an aid to making proper decisions. God knows the right choices to make in any given situation, but it would be better to know God so that you know where to find His wisdom. Becoming His child thru salvation opens up a wide expanse of knowledge that becomes available to you as His child. 

            So understand this simple concept: we are NOT the product of our circumstances; but rather are a product of the decisions we make, and we make decisions every single day. 

Apply God’s Biblical principles to our lives, cling to the cross of Christ, and live a life that pleases our Maker. Your circumstances will change considerably as a result. 

            Until next time, make wise, Christ-led decisions and grow.

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries

* Stephen Richards Covey (October 24, 1932 – July 16, 2012) was an American educator, author, businessman, and speaker. His most popular book is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.