Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning" may be one of the most powerful books ever written. A Holocaust survivor himself, attempting to wrap his head around why some survived and even thrived, and others were forever victims.
"Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our responses lies our growth and freedom." -Viktor Frankl
Choice was the ultimate answer. God gave us something more than he gave the animals. He gave us choice. How we respond in any trial, tribulation, or even celebration is our choice.
Every once in a while, I have to repost some of my favorite quotes from Victor Frankl. Positivity is not looking at life through rose colored glasses, it is more about not submitting to the negativity around us. We always have the choice of our response and how we respond to those around us.
Corrie Ten Boom in "The Hiding Place" wrote of acts of generosity in the concentration camp. To have almost less than nothing, but a heart that still wants to share brought hope to those around her and her sister, Betsey. The Bible that God allowed them to sneak in offered comfort and hope. Words are powerful. Hope is, too.
"The LORD is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him." -Nahum 1:7 NLT
Choice is a super power. Unwavering trust is, too. Where we put our faith and trust changes everything.
"But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.” -Joshua 24:15
Choose today whom you will serve.
Today, I am grateful for our super power... choice.
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