Thoughtful Living Series

Psalm 25:8-15 (New Living Translation)

The Lord is good and does what is right;

He shows the proper path to those who go astray.

He leads the humble in doing right,

teaching them His way.

The Lord leads with unfailing love and faithfulness

all who keep His covenant and obey His demands.

For the honour of your name, O Lord,

forgive my many, many sins.

Who are those who fear the Lord?

He will show them the path they should choose.

They will live in prosperity,

and their children will inherit the land.

The Lord is a friend to those who fear Him.

He teaches them His covenant.

My eyes are always on the Lord,

for He rescues me from the traps of my enemies.

Are you living thoughtfully or on autopilot?

It's effortless to wake up each morning, go about our work, enjoy some relaxation or entertainment, and then fall into bed at night without considering God's involvement in our daily lives. However, let's ponder the advantages of keeping our spiritual senses open throughout the day - to perceive how God has blessed, guided, protected, and warned us.

Being mindful of the Lord's presence serves as a reminder that He is always in control, diligently working to fulfil His good purposes. When we seek God's footprints in our daily experiences, we come to realise the extent of His involvement in our lives. Perhaps He empowered us for a task or opened a door of opportunity. Maybe He directed our decisions or helped us respond with compassion to a challenging individual. Additionally, if our ears are tuned to the Lord's warnings and instructions, we are less likely to repeat our mistakes.

Each night before you go to sleep, acknowledge that the Lord is continuously with you, safeguarding and offering guidance. He desires you to comprehend life from His perspective, relying on His wisdom and power to face any challenge that comes your way.