“We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing.” Psalm 39:8 NLT)
During our last family vacation, we got lost while walking the dog. We took a few wrong turns and ended up going away from our intended direction. Luckily, we discovered our mistake before too long and found our way back with the GPS on our phones. It wasn’t a total waste of time; at least we got some exercise. Since I wear a fitness tracker, I’m always eager to find ways to increase my step count--even if I’m just walking in circles. It makes me feel active and productive.
Every little choice throughout our day is like a step. Some of our choices are intentional; others are random. Some steps lead us in the right direction, some in the wrong direction, and some just take us in circles going nowhere. At the end of each day, we may have a high step count, but have accomplished nothing meaningful.
Obsessive ambition and worldliness can lead us into sin. Self-absorption and a lack of direction can lull us into pointless busy work. However, when we listen to the Spirit of God, we are guided in the right direction, blessed with motivation, and enlightened with clear purpose.
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