I had every intention of writing last night but used up all my brain energy at work. This is one of the chalenges I face when trying to write. Sometimes I can make myself do it, but last night I just didn’t make myself. I did do a little thinking on some of the scenes I can include later on though.

I also spent some time reading my Bible last night. Daniel 1:8 caught my eye. “But Daniel purposed in his heart he would not defile himself…”

I sensed the Spirit reminding me that following Jesus is always a personal decision. Recently I heard a pastor talk about his “pre-decisions”, the decisions he makes before he is faced with life decisions. He talked about how we make pre-decisions all the time. And those decisions determine how we live. Reflecting on our lives exposes the pre-decisions we have made and shows us the pre-decisions we need to adjust.

I have been thinking about the conversations that the priests will have while Zechariah is at the temple for his week of service. I think God may be giving me some topics for discussion among them.

“But Daniel purposed in his heart he would not defile himself…”

Bless God