Your Choices Determine Your Future

The Power of Choices: Building the Life You Want

Dreams Don't Build Life, Choices Do

"Life is not made up of the dreams that you dream; life is made up of the choices you make."

Most young people dream of a stable, secure, happy, successful life. But dreams aren't the "stuff" that makes up life. Choices are the mainframe on which life is built.

Key Truths About Choices Taught in This Message:

• Your choices matter because of the brevity of life - Time is short; every choice counts.
• There comes a time when YOU must choose - You cannot avoid the responsibility of decision-making.
• Your choices affect not only yourself, but others as well - No choice exists in isolation.
• After you choose, you lose the ability to choose - Choices have consequences that limit future options.
• No choice is itself a choice - Refusing to decide is still making a decision.
• The time for all choices will end - There is a deadline for every decision in life.
• Don't let wrong pressure push you into foolish choices - Stand firm against peer pressure and worldly influences that would lead you astray.