I Choose Today

I Choose Today...

I Choose Today to Cling to Our Jesus

Molinda Hern October 24, 2024

When we are going through suffering, pain, loss, tragedy, trauma, it can seem like there is no hope, no way past this pain, no end. And maybe one of the worst feelings of all is feeling like we are alone. I am intimately acquainted with all of these emotions; all of these feelings. I know what it feels like to be in the waters of grief. A friend of mine explained grief this way, “Grief is like waves; sometimes the waves are low and just tickle our feet, but other times the waves are so high that they nearly drown us.” When I lost my son to SIDS, the waves of grief were relentless. Some days, I could only manage to whisper His name through the tears. But even then, I knew I wasn’t alone. What do we do with all these overwhelming emotions and the ache of feeling alone? We call out to the One who walks with us. Call to the One who bore our suffering on the cross. Our Jesus. There is a song called Our Jesus, by Amanda Cook (link below). In the chorus she sings, “Oh, how gracious is the God who came to us

Read More »

I Choose Today to Not Fear: part 2

Molinda Hern July 18, 2024

Last time we were here, we discussed fear. I mentioned what a friend of mine said, “fear says can’t, but hope says can.” But why is it, by even knowing this, we get stuck on fearing over hoping? We have all heard what the letters of FEAR stand for – False Evidence Appearing Real. Sit with that for a moment, the evidence we imagine is false; however when we think on it so much, it seems to become real! One of the ways we can play the fear game is by using conjecture and “what-ifs.” What if I don’t get that job? What if I get into an accident? What if God doesn’t answer my prayer or answers it in the way I want? What if I don’t get better? I find when I play the “what-if” game, my fear grows and grows. Even though there is no evidence for the fear, it is made more real by thinking about all the worst case scenarios. Another thing that happens as a result of what-ifs is it steals our ability to dream, to hope, to thrive! Just like the story mentioned last time about the spies who let fear rob them

Read More »

I Choose Today to Know the Product Owner’s Requirement

Molinda Hern June 15, 2024

In my day job as a business analyst, I work closely with the Product Owner (PO) to understand the requirements for each application and ensure they comply with federal regulations. Once I fully grasp the required functionality, I write acceptance criteria that developers can use to build according to the PO’s specifications. These requirements aim to help the end user—the person using the software—perform their daily tasks as efficiently as possible, minimizing blockers and obstacles. In a nutshell, I translate the PO’s requirements so developers can create a product that benefits the end user while remaining compliant with guidelines. We all have a PO: our Heavenly Father. He is in charge of the whole system, and His Word is our guidebook for living day to day in a way that fulfills our purpose on earth. So, what are God’s requirements? Micah 6:8 tells us: “…The Lord has told you what is good, and this is what He requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” I see three requirements in this passage: • Do what is right • Love mercy • Walk humbly with God What does this mean? Over

Read More »

I Choose Today to Tell My Story

Molinda Hern March 12, 2024

The “great commission” is something with which most believers are familiar: ”And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.“ ‭‭Mark‬ ‭16‬:‭15‬ ‭NLT‬‬ This can be daunting. Some say this means we are to leave our jobs, homes, friends, and families to go to countries around the world to proclaim and preach the gospel. While this is true for some, most of us are not called to do that. But the “great commission” is for everyone: you and myself included. ”Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies.“ Psalms‬ ‭107‬:‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬. Another version says it this way, ”Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story…“ (NIV). Everyone has a story to tell: experiences God has brought them through, deliverance from something or someone, provision for a need, healing from sickness or trauma, redeeming relationships. In the rest of Psalms 107, David gives examples of people who cried out to God, and He answered them. People who were wandering in the desert alone, hopeless, and hungry cried out to God and “He put them on a wonderful road that took [them] straight to

Read More »

I Choose Today to Embrace

Molinda Hern January 25, 2024

You ever wonder why you go through hard things? Do you ever ask God what He would allow it? Have you ever asked God why? I know I have. In a recent conversation, I connected with a young woman navigating a challenging phase. She was grappling with the prospect of lifelong medication due to a medical issue. Seeking support, she reached out to me, because she knew I’ve also navigated a similar path in my own life. About eight years ago, I was told I would need to be on a medication for the rest of my life. I went through an emotional rollercoaster that entailed feelings of failure because I wasn’t in control of my health; and grief because I was loosing my independence from medication and treatment. I felt less-than. I cried, was embarrassed, and felt shame. However, these were all lies that had infiltrated my mind, my thoughts, my heart. In reality, the medicine was the miracle! I had no control over my condition, but I could accept the miracle of medicine to live a healthy life. God taught me that and I learned to walk in the freedom of that truth! If I hadn’t walked through

Read More »

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Categories
Tags
action compassion encourage Faith fear Focus forgiveness gifts go God God's Word grow healing Holy Spirit hope hurt intentional Jesus joy light listen love mercy pain patient peace plan power prayer purpose rest servant sin strength struggle surrender talk Trauma true Trust understanding valued waiting Words worship
Archives

I Choose Today

Facebook-f Twitter

Vision Statement:

“To create a vibrant community of believers who are empowered and equipped to live out their faith with purpose, fostering a closer relationship with God and inspiring others through their daily walk.”

Quick Links