What Is the Biblically Wise Way to Walk through Life?

Look fastidiously then the way you walk, not as unwise but as clever, making the very best use of the time since the days are evil.” —Ephesians 5:15–16, ESV

I like my dog, but he poops rather a lot. And one in every of the places he likes to poop essentially the most is in my backyard. Once, once I was in a rush, I ran through the backyard to throw the trash out and almost slipped as my foot encountered one in every of my dog’s unwelcome gifts.

I’ve since learned from my mistake, and I now make certain to pay careful attention to where I’m stepping once I’m within the backyard, so I don’t step in some poop and wreck my New Balance shoes.

Watching our step isn’t just good advice for dog territory, though. In our walk with God, we’d like wisdom to make certain we’re staying on the appropriate course. Scripture tells us to maintain our feet from following evil, and this implies paying careful attention to our ways.

Sometimes once I am careless and never fascinated by my next step, I find yourself suffering the implications. Or once I feel like I have to be in a rush, I’d find yourself making a poor selection once I must have just waited on God to provide me clarity in regards to the next right decision to make.

You might feel pressured to say yes to a request without first fascinated by how much time you really should offer. You might need to respond in anger or frustration when a friend disappoints you. You is likely to be desirous to jump right into a relationship, even when it’s one which doesn’t enable you grow closer to God.

While we shouldn’t overthink every next step, we must always pay careful attention to our steps and make certain they’re clever. Scripture tells us that after we pay careful attention to where we step, we’re making the very best use of our time.

So, ask God for the wisdom to make the appropriate next step in your waiting season. Pay careful attention to staying on His path, the trail of righteousness. When you walk with Him as your guide, you’ll be less more likely to slip on those unexpected patches and fall in your face.

God, help me to pay careful attention to where I step.
I need to make use of wisdom in every step and make the very best use of the time You’ve given me.
In Jesus’s name, amen.

WHAT POOR DECISION HAVE YOU MADE IN THE PAST THAT COULD HAVE REQUIRED MORE THOUGHT?
HOW CAN YOU GIVE CAREFUL THOUGHT TO SOMETHING YOU ARE TEMPTED TO MOVE QUICKLY ON RIGHT NOW?

Excerpt from The Joy of the in Between. Used with permission.
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Ashley Hetherington, writer of The Joy of the In-Between is a author, speaker, content creator, Jesus lover, and founding father of The Honey Scoop, a way of life blog that encourages and equips young women to grow their faith and reach their full potential in God. As someone with a passion for connecting with young women in regards to the struggles of young adult life, Ashley can be the creator of a membership program, The Tree, an internet community that helps young women connect with God and skim the Bible. Through her writing and speaking, Ashley is a faith leader for many who need to know the Word of God and let truth transform their lives. She has a level in journalism and interactive media studies from Miami University and resides in Nashville, Tennessee.