THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 11TH JUNE 2025, WEDNESDAY MESSAGE
Read The Upper Room Devotional 11 June 2025 written by Arlene Timber-Henry (St. Maarten)
TOPIC: Getting It Straight
Today’s Reading
Proverbs 4:11-19
I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. – Proverbs 4:11 (NIV)
I was in a hurry as I pulled into the parking lot. I spotted an empty parking space near the entrance and quickly maneuvered my car into it, intending to dash into the store for the one item I needed and back out again. But, try as I might, I could not get the car parked straight. After several unsuccessful attempts, I got out of my car to determine what was wrong. I realized I had been using a vehicle next to me as a guide, but the car was parked almost diagonally! Instead, I should have been using my side and rearview mirrors to align my car within the markings on the ground.
Even though it has been quite a few years since that incident, every time I think or talk about it, a larger lesson stands out for me: Be careful whose life you try to align your life with. When we look at other people who seem to be successful or who are living a life that we aspire to, we may feel that we need to emulate them to achieve the same level of accomplishment. But doing so may lead us in a direction we don’t want to go.
While there’s nothing wrong with having good role models, we should strive for our lives to line up with the word of God above all else. When we focus on Jesus and pattern our lives after his, he will guide us in the way we should go.
Today’s Prayer
Thank you, God, for your promise that when we pay attention to your words you will keep our paths secure. We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Thought for the Day
Following Jesus’ example helps me find my way through life.
Prayer Focus
For wisdom to emulate Jesus
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