One of my FAVORITE SONGS right now! In The Middle - Isaac Carree

Are you consistently checking in?

Today I wrapped up my reading of 1st and 2nd Kings. I was so happy to finish reading these chapters, because it seemed like the people of Israel continually disrespected God. Hezekiah tried to steer the people in the right direction, but as soon as he died his son reverted the people back to disobedience. Then finally Josiah comes along and begins to again steer the people in the right direction. Upon finding the "Book of the Law" the people read it in it's entirety and pledged themselves to the covenant. I was so happy to see that the people had finally turned from their evil ways. As I begin to read more about King Josiah and all that happened during his reign, it became so clear all the favor that can be bestowed upon you when you seek God FIRST and follow in his footsteps consistently. It also became clear however that when you don't check in with God concerning any and every decision in your life the consequences that can come of that. For 31 years Josiah had faithfully walked with the Lord, seeking his advice in all that he did. Then one day he decided that he was going to go into battle without seeking God's advice. He died in that battle against King Neco of Egypt, and his death was unexpected and very surprising to many. King Josiah's death is a reminder that we should be CHECKING IN with God on every decision that we make in life. We should never gain too much pride that we feel like we only need or want to hear God's advice on certain situations, and others we choose to handle on our own. This lesson hit home with something that I read yesterday in my "Daily Walk" reading that challenged people to spend more time in prayer with the Lord. So I'm passing the challenge on to you. Every time you get in and out of the car today, spend a few seconds in prayer. Show God how serious you are about seeking his wisdom and advice in all that you do.

Proverbs 3: 5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path"