Paths of Righteousness

Word of the Day
I restore your soul and I lead you in paths of righteous for My own name sake (Psalms 23:3). I gave you my righteousness at salvation as a free gift (Ephesians 2:8). This gift allows you to walk uprightly and in right relationship with Me. You did not earn it by good behavior or excellent works. You received it as a gift according to faith, according to your confession (Romans 10:9).

In accordance with and compelled by the qualities and nature of the Good Shepherd that I am, I will not leave you stuck or going in circles. I lead you step by step, day by day, week by week until the fullness of all I planned for you comes to fruition (Proverbs 16:9). The way may be narrow but in Me all things are possible. Even though the path is narrow, freedom and liberty create a large place in which to stand; to stand in Me. Law has no place or right to your walk of righteousness. I do not condemn (Romans 8:1-39). Why should you? Without Me, apart from Me you can do nothing (John 15:5).

I am the Light and today I am shedding it abroad in your heart, allowing you to see some distance ahead in order to inspire you to move from your comfortable place. I am leading you to new pastures, by way of new paths full of promise and purpose.

I will not leave you to reside in old habits, old ways of thinking and doing. Time to let go and move on has come. The time has come to get out of the ruts and valleys created by your own ease and love of comfort. Many things must change in your heart and life. To bring this about in you is part of My leadership responsibility.

The first thing you must do is to increase in love. You must love Me with all your heart and soul to follow Me. In the days ahead I am going to develop this love in you until it flows over in such abundance there will be an increase beyond your wildest dreams in the area of loving others. You cannot love them without loving Me first and foremost. You cannot even love yourself without loving Me first. I am the beginning and end of all love.

This must be accomplished for My name sake and all it means in your life. I am guiding you in the way of love to fulfill the purpose of your life in bringing glory and honor to the one you love: Me. My name cannot do anything less than bring this about. I am opening your eyes to see the barren places where you have been content to abide because they have become so common place to you, almost unnoticeable and not discerned. Give Me your hand, plant My Word in your heart, and adjust your attitudes and actions accordingly. Follow Me in paths of freedom and all right thinking. In doing this My name shall be glorified…Read Complete Love Letter…

All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way (Isaiah 53:6a)

And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me” (Luke 9:23)
Prayer
My soul is being restored in the presence of the Lord. All things in my life are coming in to an order ordained by the Lord. All promises are coming to fruition in my life and the path before me is bathed with the light of His glory. The Word hidden in my heart is bringing forth a harvest and step by step the path you have chosen for me is revealing itself. I stand in a large place in the presence of my King Jesus. Love is growing in my heart and flows like a mighty river to all those around me. I bring glory and honor to the name of the Lord. He takes my hand and I go with Him. Freedom and right thinking flowing from a renewed mind is my portion. His name is glorified in me. Amen

Reflect and Journal
1. What places of comfort have you allowed yourself to reside in and miss the great adventure planned for you?

2. Reflect on areas where you need His love shed abroad in your heart; be it for Him, for those you love, for your enemies, those you work for, your children etc?