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Apply the kingdom principles to and serve only the LORD. But if
your life, praise God no matter you don't want to serve the
what, and worship Him at all LORD, then choose today whom
times. you will serve. Even if you choose
the gods your ancestors served on
Are you going to face up to your the other side of the Euphrates or
challenge, your wall, are you the gods of the Amorites in whose
going to be a conqueror? land you live, my family and I
will still serve the LORD."
As Joshua showed when we
choose to do things God’s way: Make a decision
Walls crumble, Victory replaces Is it your decision to stay in the
defeat, and God’s good future knowledge of the Lord. It is your
unfolds decision to make commitments
that will move your family in
WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE
POSSIBLE. that direction. It is your decision
to, serve, attend church, worship,
The commitment that Joshua and to pray. Make wise decisions
calls the people to make is to one today.
God and that still stands today.
The Lord calls His people to a Throw away your idols
total commitment whatever the Simply saying ‘I will serve the
cost and whatever the outcome. Lord’ will not save you.
Face the challenge You must give up on those things
that cause problems, surrender
You cannot be a Christian on
your terms; it is on God’s terms. them all to God, ask forgiveness,
and be positive. It will require
Joshua 24:14-15 inner change, practice and self-
discipline, a new mind set, and a
"Fear the LORD and serve him change of heart.
with integrity and faithfulness.
Get rid of the gods your ancestors You want the blessings of God yet
served on the other side of the to often you choose to live as you
Euphrates River and in Egypt, want to.
