“There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.”
— Proverbs 14:12 (NLT)
Each person makes many choices every day. Should I do this or that? Should I go here or there? The path that seems right to us can end in disaster. By ourselves, we just aren’t smart enough to figure things out!
So how can you know if you’re on a wrong path — when it appears okay? First, check it out with God’s Word. There may be guidelines or a commandment concerning your situation. What about the times there isn’t a specific Scripture to go by? (There are no verses telling which brand of running shoes to buy or which band instrument to play.) In those cases, find a trustworthy, godly person and ask for advice. Don’t rely on your own understanding. Let God lead you.
More To Explore: Proverbs 1:7
Girl Talk: Can you think of two or three godly people you can turn to for advice? What qualities do they have? Keep them in mind when questions pop up.
God Talk: “Lord, I want to make sure I’m taking the right path. Please help me make the right choices and ask the right people. Amen.”
From Shine On, Girl! by Kristi Holl