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Every Experience Gives Me Life (John 10:10). 

In life, you are going to have tests, trials, and tribulations. You are going to face temptation, headaches, and pain. You will encounter hurdles and obstacles; it’s all a part of life. However, you get to decide how you will respond to the experiences you face. John 10:10 says Jesus mentioned that the thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but He wants you to have a life that is more abundant.

So when a difficult situation comes your way, you have the power to decide if it will harm you or if you will allow it to bring you life. Every experience that occurs in your life gives you a choice. Will you become bitter or better? Will you spiral into depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts, or will you learn and grow from the experience? Every experience presents a choice, and I choose life because both options are available. The thief will come, but Jesus also offers His presence. You have the choice of which door to open - the door to the thief or the door to Christ. You can also decide which window to open - the window of the thief or the window of Christ. You have the choice of who you give access and power to in your life and in your heart. Today, I choose life.

I choose to learn from every situation and to receive blessings from each experience. Every encounter in my life is meant to bring me life and blessings; they help me move from mere existence to abundant life. I shall not die but live and declare the works of the Lord, knowing that no person or experience can take away my life.

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