Life, Death, Living

Life
-the day to day stuff-
can be hard.

Death
-the cessation of our heart beating-
 is certain.

Living, 
rather than merely existing, 

 is an option.

"I love You, O Lord, 

my strength. 

The Lord is my rock 

and my fortress 

and my deliverer, 

my God, 

my rock, 

in whom I take refuge, 

my shield, 

and the horn of my salvation, 

my stronghold."

Psalm 18:1-2

"I love You, O Lord,"

Lord:(Dictionary.com)

a person who has authority, control, or power over others; 
a master, chief, or ruler.

"I love You, O Lord, my strength.

strength:(Dictionary.com)

1. the quality or state of being strong;

2. mental power, force, or vigor

3. moral power, firmness, or courage

"I love You, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock"

rock:(Dictionary.com)
a firm foundation or support:
The Lord is my rock.

"I love You, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress"
fortress:(Dictionary.com)

any place of exceptional security; stronghold

"I love You, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,"

deliverer:(Dictionary.com)

one who sets free or liberates

"I love You, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God,"

God:(Dictionary.com)

the one Supreme Being, the creator and ruler of the universe

"I love You, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge" 

refuge:(Dictionary.com)

shelter or protection from danger, trouble, etc.

"I love You, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield,"
shield:(Dictionary.com)
to serve as a protection for

"I love You, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation"
horn of salvation:(Oxford Biblical Studies Online)
indicates the saving power of the king

"I love You, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."
stronghold:(Dictionary.com)
a well-fortified place; fortress

I choose to live.

One day, one circumstance

one step at a time.