Be careful of the way ahead

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"26 Ponder the path of your feet and let all your ways be established. 27 Do not turn to the right or left; remove your foot from evil."                              Proverbs 4:26-27.  NKJV

The word 'established' could read as 'successful.' A look at Proverbs 16:3 in the New Living Translation says, 'Commit your actions to the LORD and your plans will succeed.' Here, being successful would be staying on a safe path; being careful where you go, what you do and what you say. As we give things to God, He will give us the success to enjoy and do His will properly.

Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us to, '5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.' Note how it says, 'In all your ways.' God very much wants us to place things in His hands before we set out to do anything. Not just a few of the things we have to do each and everyday, but everything. It's the only way we will be successful in all we do. Don't forget, our enemy, the devil, is out to trip us up. He's not our friend.

Therefore, we have to be careful how we approach what we do and be careful that we don't become side-tracked. This usually happens when we've taken on too much for the day. Check your day's schedule and see if anything can wait for a later time. Watch the stress and definitely the burnout. Getting side-tracked and distracted can so easily cause us much distress.

Staying on the right path is not going where you shouldn't. It would be so unwise for a recovering alcoholic to go to a party or a bar where the booze is flowing freely. It would be a recipe for disaster. In the same way, watch where you are going and what you have got to do. Are you putting yourself in a risk-situation? The old Boy Scouts motto, is 'Be Prepared' and there is a lot of wisdom in this.
Ask yourself, 'Where am I going? What have I got to do? Is it worth it? Can I safeguard myself? This may sound rather dramatic, but it is foolish to safeguard yourself after the event. Be prepared now!

It is being wise that brings us the success, so plan your day with the wisdom that God gives us. He has given us all we need to get the job done, whatever that is for each of us. He will also go with us, so spend some time with Him before you set off for the day. It makes sense.

Copyright 2019 Grahame Howard

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