Give thought to your steps
I discovered something new in my walk with God. I talk too much. I'm trying to practice hearing God. I ask God to speak into my life--so I sit quietly and remain silent. However, I still talk in my mind. God tells me to be still and know that He is God.

"Be still, and know that I am God! I will be praised among the nations, I will
be praised in the earth. (Psalms 46:10)"

Stillness means quieting my body, my mouth, and my thoughts. Silence. To quiet my heart and mind to hear God's voice takes practice. I am learning how to do that better amid many tasks and new interruptions. In fact, today's chapter in Proverbs challenges me to consider what I am doing.

"The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps
(Proverbs 14:15)."

Do I truly think about what I am doing? Or am I just a robot droning along in life without regard for my steps?
God's truth challenges me to stop and think about what I am doing. Sometimes I don't like what I'm doing. Other times I am encouraged. Still, that moment when I ponder my path is what God wants from me. I wonder how often I've questioned why I do what I do. Have I given any time for reflection? Maybe I'm afraid of what I'll discover. Am I prudent? Or am I a simpleton?

Prudent: wise or judicious in practical affairs; sagacious; discreet or circumspect; sober (Random House Unabridged Dictionary).
Simpleton: an ignorant, foolish, or silly person (Random House Unabridged Dictionary).

I wonder if you've stopped to consider your own steps. In fact, what is your opinion of students? Are students simpletons or prudent? Do students view themselves as wise or foolish? How often do students consider their ways? What stops students from doing this? I wonder what you think. Join the conversation.
Pastor D