Decisions, decisions...?!?

It's amazing to listen to people. When people are in crisis, they usually ask for prayer (as they should). But, have you ever stopped to think about why people get into a crisis? There are clearly some things that they have NO control over. Car accidents, sicknesses and general maladies at times, cannot be helped. But there are many instances where a persons actions have directly resulted in a consequence and not just that person, but their ENTIRE family have to suffer. It's sad. I've seen it time and time again. A lot of people make decisions based on what feels good for the moment, and not how it will affect them long term. How do you help someone not do that? I have had the pain of watching this happen, seeing the consequences played out then listening to the person complain about their circumstances. I feel like saying, "well duh!!", but clearly I can't. I have fallen victim to my own stupidity time and time and time again. I have made mistakes and been the victim of other's mistakes too. It makes me think about Jesus and the plan for salvation. He comes to us while we're in the mud puddle at the bottom of the cesspool, listens to us whine and says "well duh!!". Then he says, let me take you out of the mire, clean you up and make you whole. I have forgiven all you have done and will do. I love you and truly care about you. What decision could be easier than to accept Christ's work on the cross for our sins? The great news is we have done nor will do anything to deserve it! The only thing we have to make/do is a decision.....

Acts 4:11-12