The Right Path, Proverbs 15

How do we know which path to take in life? So much it seems is left to chance. Each day we have a decision to make that will affect the rest of our lives. Option A seems right and so does Option B. Some opt for the fork and wind up in the thorns. Others take the wrong path and wind up missing life.

I hate getting lost. A man never wants to admit he is lost or wants to ask for directions. Are you lost today? Maybe there are some lessons in Proverbs 15 that makes sense.

"Empty Me" by Chris Sligh, American Idol Finalist

Proverbs 15:11 - "Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord - how much more the hearts of men!"

I have never seen a destroyed site in person. I have seen the aftermath on the news - hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, tornadoes, war destruction, and volcanic sites, etc. We are in awe of the magnitude of devastation. Our hearts are open before the Lord and our thoughts known. Pretty scary stuff. We should search our hearts, test our motives, and remind ourselves of the eternal accounting and oversight. This may keep us on the right path.

Proverbs 15:29 - "The Lord is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

Have you ever prayed and knew that God was hearing your prayers? That everything was going to be alright or that God knew about your situation? If you and I are praying, we are doing something right. Luckily, we don't need to "feel" something to know we have been heard. Fervent prayer is another matter. Life or death prayer stronger still. We sometimes take prayer for granted. How often do you pray? When is the best time to pray?

On Mission, On Assignment, and in the ZONE!

Andy Valadez
e-mail: andy@marketingdynamics.org