WHEN YOU HAVE A CHOICE OF TWO DIRECTIONS, WHICH ONE DO YOU CHOOSE?

BIBLE PASSAGE:
For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked leads to destruction. 
(Psalm 1:6)

MEDITATION:
Do you ever experience times when you are hurting and it seems that 
no cares; or even if they do, they don’t know how to console you?
It is not a good feeling and we hope it doesn’t last very long.

Of course, Satan seizes these opportunities 
to plant wrong thoughts in our minds.
Thoughts like, “See, following the Lord is not making life better for you”.
It is during these times that we need to remind ourselves that 
(1) Satan is a liar, and (2) the Lord watches over those who belong to Him.

Imagine what it must be like for those who do not belong to the Lord.
What ‘anchor’ can they cling to?
Believers may stay in the doldrums longer than they hope,
but they do have assurance that God cares and we are under His watch.

ACTION:
Whenever we discover something good (a new recipe, a new and easier way of 
doing things, a helpful tip, etc.), we want to share with others, right?
It should be no different 
regarding the goodness we discover in our relationship with the Lord.

Yet, some have a tendency to hide 
and keep to themselves how He has affected their lives.
We should have a desire in our hearts to encourage others to enjoy His 
goodness in the same way that we have enjoyed His presence in our lives.

Out of a heart of love, 
we should want others to experience His watchful eye over them as well.
When we see others speeding down a ‘way that leads to destruction’
we have a responsibility to assure them that another, and better way exists. 

Sometimes we can warn them with words, 
but at other times we can show them through our lives.
God will let us know when it is appropriate to speak to others, but He 
should not have to remind us of the influence our life can have on them.

Pray,
“Heavenly Father, thank You for Your assurance that You are 
watching over me and You are there to help me in all situations. 
Thank You for the Holy Spirit who guides me toward the 
‘way of the righteous’ and away from the ’way that leads to 
destruction’. Thank You for Jesus who showed us how to live 
righteously. Remind me that the way I live my life as a Christian 
is a major contributor to Your earthly ministry. Forgive me for 
the times I have strayed from the righteous way, and encourage 
me to return to it quickly.”

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