The decisions that we make on a moment-by-moment basis influence our thoughts and actions in the future. We can purchase a chain at a hardware store. Chain strength is graded and depends on the weakest link in the chain. If a chain has a particularly weak link that the strength of the whole chain is considered weak. Our lives can be viewed in the same way. If we make a bad decision, then that decision will negatively impact our lives, making us weaker.
Judges 1:19 says, “And the Lord was with Judah, and he took possession of the hill country, but he could not drive out the inhabitants of the plain because they had chariots of iron.” When he trusted in the Lord, Judah was successful. But when Judah tried to move forward in his own strength, he was overwhelmed and failed. We must make consistent conscientious decisions to trust God moment-by-moment. Doing so strengthens us and keeps weak chains from negatively impacting us.
Reluctant Retiree 