It’s essential to cultivate self-awareness and discernment, recognizing when we are being lured away from God’s will.

By turning to prayer, Scripture, and seeking wisdom from mentors, we can strengthen our resolve to resist sin and choose righteousness.

Living a life that pleases God entails embodying virtues such as love, kindness, compassion, and humility. True happiness, as envisioned by God, is not merely about fleeting pleasures or worldly successes, but about cultivating a heart that reflects His love and grace.

It involves placing our trust in Him, surrendering our will to His, and striving to live in accordance with His teachings.

The K.I.S.S. ~ Stop going in the wrong direction!

Practically, embodying God’s values involves daily acts of love, generosity, forgiveness, and service to others. It means treating our neighbors with respect, showing compassion to those who are marginalized, and practicing humility in our interactions.

By imitating the character of Christ and allowing His Spirit to work in and through us, we can become beacons of light in a world in need of hope and healing.

Maybe you are in need of hope and healing. Are you finding yourself being more of a fool and looking back on what God has already forgiven you for?

It’s all too easy for us to get trapped in where we came from, what happened in the past, and why we didn’t do what we should have. But could we have done it differently? Who knows?

Well, God knows this. As Paul wrote in Philippians 3:13-14,

¹³ Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, ¹⁴ I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:13-14)

Are you willing to turn around and go God’s way?

Stop going in the wrong direction. That’s what God wants you to learn. Ask for forgiveness, and press on.

Ultimately, aligning your will with God’s involves a conscious choice to prioritize your relationship with Him above all else. It requires ongoing commitment, self-reflection, and a willingness to surrender your desires to His higher purpose.

As you strive to walk in His ways and live out His values, you can experience the abundant life that He has promised and find true fulfillment in following His path of love and grace.

And that, my friend, will have you going in God’s direction!

“Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!“