A wise man once said:
“Hate has 4 letters but so does Love. Enemies has 7 letters but so does Friends. Lying has 5 letters but so does Truth. Cry has 3 letters but so does Joy. Negativity has 10 letters but so does Positivity. Life is 2 sided. Choose the better side of it.”
Life often places us at crossroads. Every day we are presented with choices—sometimes small, sometimes life-altering—but each one shapes the direction of our soul. To love or to hate, to forgive or to resent, to lift up or to tear down. These choices are not neutral; they move us either upward toward God or downward into self.
Scripture reminds us:
“I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore, choose life, that you and your offspring may live.” — Deuteronomy 30:19
Choosing life is choosing God. It is choosing the better side, even when it is the harder side. Striving upward means disciplining our hearts to lean toward truth, forgiveness, joy, and faith—even when our ego whispers otherwise. Growth in Christ is not automatic. It requires intention, the will to rise, and the courage to say “yes” to God in the small daily moments.
When John’s Gospel tells us, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1:5), we are reminded that no matter how dark the world feels, choosing God’s side places us in His light. And that light never loses.
Reflection Question
Where in your life today are you being called to “choose the better side”? What step, however small, can you take upward toward God?
Closing Prayer
Heavenly Father, guide my choices today. When I am tempted to respond with anger, remind me of love. When I am pulled toward despair, remind me of joy. When lies and fear surround me, remind me of truth and courage. Help me to choose wisely and to strive upward toward You in all that I do. Amen.
