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Proverbs 14:12  NASB

There is a way which seems right to a person, But its end is the way of death.


I want to take some time at the first of this week and share some things on my heart.  This might be a little tough, but this is want is on my mind.


Life isn’t easy.  In fact this weekend God changed my mind at least twice, and both times had to do with sermons I was to preach.  It was evident that God had something different in mind than I did.


As the verse above shares, we have to be ready to go God’s way.  Going our way only leads to more and more trouble.  Trust God and abandon your way.  That couldn’t be even more evident than in a message I hear Sunday evening referencing the Lord’s prayer.  It says “not my will be done but your will.”  


May our lives line up with God’s will.  Our way isn’t always God’s way.  Trust and follow Him.


John 10:4  NASB

When he puts all his own sheep outside, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice.


Hear his voice.  I love it when one of my children or my wife calls on the phone.  You know we have caller ID that says who is calling, but at times you have to hear a voice.  It is that voice that helps us take the next breath and walk toward God.  We must get to know His voice.


Our middle daughter celebrated her first wedding anniversary yesterday.  Right at the beginning of the Covid pandemic she and Sean married.  I love these two, and we are so excited to see how God uses and blessed them in the coming days.


I love to hard her voice.  Julie and I have had the honor of guiding her through the years, and now she is on her own.  I am proud.


Ephesians 6:13  NLT

Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.


Take a step further.  Put on the armor.  Listen to the voice of God and follow, but remember that armor helps us move even further ahead.


We need to follow. Follow His voice.

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