Keeping On the Path

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."

- Proverbs 3:5-6 / NASV

Let's face it, we live in a difficult time.  I know that all times have been difficult, however, the ability for us to stray is so easy and convenient now.  This is not just a problem your clients face, you face it too.  It is easy to point out sin when it is right there in full view.  No one questions the wrong in adultery, embezzlement, stealing or assault.  However, it is not so with things like telling "white" lies, taking supplies from work because they can afford it, not disclosing things on your taxes or misleading and misrepresenting yourself or your business to others.  It is the little sins that in the end will do us in.

                One of the reasons that it is so important to stay close to the Lord and to daily study His word is not so we fulfill some duty, but to keep us on the right path.  When we seek the Lord in our daily life we start to become aware of the little compromises that we all face all the time.  We are more careful not to allow the small things to get us so that the big things are not an issue.

                Here is the good news about staying close to the Lord.  It does not show you what you cannot do, it shows you what you can do.  The Lord guides us in the paths of righteousness and shows us the way to follow Him in all things.  He does not have to come behind us and say, "Don't do this" or "Don't do that".  Always remember that following Christ is never about what you do not do.  Not giving into sin is not a restriction it is a protection.  Jesus gives new life, freedom and the power to live to the fullest every day without regrets.

                Always remember that you matter to the world.  God placed you here to make a difference and that difference is good.  You possess the qualities of a real success-minded person, which are to: Be your best.  Love God.  Have good manners. Discover the unknown.  Change the world.

John Patrick Hickey is an author, speaker, and Life Coach. To read more from John Patrick Hickey or to get his books, training and book him to speak to your church, business or group, visit our website at http://www.growthcenter.net or www.johnpatrickhickey.com.   © 2014 John Patrick Hickey