Give Careful Thought To Your Ways

Main Scripture: Now this is what the Lord Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways. Haggai 1:5

When was the last time you gave thought to your ways? Are you really please with yourself? Are you satisfied with your day to day actions? Would your mother be pleased? Would God be pleased with everything you’re doing?

In today’s scripture the Lord Almighty was imploring the Jews to consider their ways because they were so concerned about building their own houses and neglected the work of God.

Fast forward to now, this scripture can be made relevant to our lives. In our pursuit of worldly possessions and happiness we often forget what God created us to be, we often put the work of God on the back burner. Not only that we often neglect the Godly values that was instilled in us by our parents and God himself. Other things that get neglected are our families. During this pursuit for success and happiness we also become selfish always looking to please ourselves even if it means compromising.

Psalms 135:15-18 says “The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by human hands. They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see. They have ears, but cannot hear, nor is there breath in their mouths. Those who make them will be like them and so will all who trust in them.“ David is saying is that whatever we seek after, whatever we give value is what we become. Therefore even if someone tries to steer us in the right direction we don’t hear because our idols are our goals, we must achieve them by whatever means necessary.

So ladies, my encouragement to you today is to carefully give thought to your ways. See if you have compromised your values, see if you have neglected your family and friends. See if you have neglected God. It is never too late to give up those idols and give God a chance to lead. Here are two scriptures that will keep you on the right path and will prevent self from taking over:  

•  Proverbs 3:6 (KJV) – “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

• Proverbs 16:3 (NIV) – “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”

Let’s Pray,

Father help us to consider our ways, show us everything that is within us that is not of you and remove them. Lord we commit our ways, our thoughts and our plans to you.

In Jesus Name

Amen