At the
Crossroads of a New Year
The Direction You Take Determines Your Destination
We stand at the crossroads of a new year as
2007 passes and 2008 awaits us.
As with any road crossing, you must make a decision
which paths you will traverse. This is crucial because the direction you take will
determine your destination. Throughout the year, in all aspects of your life, you will be
faced with a decision which direction will you follow?
If you meander down your own paths, you will
probably encounter pitfalls, dead-ends and even crashes! That's why the prophet Jeremiah
told God's people to look for the ancient paths. The ancient paths are those
followed by people who obeyed God. They are the paths of righteousness (Psalm 23:3). They
are the paths illuminated by God (Psalm 119:105). They are paths of eternal life (Proverbs
12:28). The common denominator is that these paths are guided by God and lead to God.
Beloved, as you stand at the crossroads of your personal 2007 and
2008, obey what God told Jeremiah. Always stay focused on God's way -- not your way.
Always follow His directions as your roadmap -- rather than marching to your own drummer.
Then you can walk confidently and prosperously because you'll be walking with God!! What a journey!!! |
Guiding Scripture...
Be transformed by the
renewing of your mind.
Romans 12:2
January's
Scripture
This is what the LORD says:
"Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way
is, and walk in it."
(Jeremiah 6:16 NIV)
Write this scripture down
and post it in a frequented area so it will become a part of your mind, your heart, and
your soul. |
Before you take even one
step, stop and ponder....
The direction you take will determine your destination....
Where
do you want to go, and how will you get there?
After you pray and
accept the scripture challenge,
please read the devotionals at this link. Devotionals Link.
PRAYER
God, 2007 is past.
Some parts were good and some were bad. But I'm going to make every effort to make 2008 a
year that will bring honor to You. Please continue to guide my path.
Thank you for being my Pilot.
AMEN! |
SCRIPTURE
CHALLENGE
This is what the LORD says:
"Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way
is, and walk in it."
(Jeremiah 6:16 NIV)
1. Memorize this scripture.
2. Personalize it.
3. Reflect on 2007.
4. Make resolutions for 2008 that will honor God. |
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