THE MAIN THEME: HOW DO I GET TO WHERE I AM GOING?

TITLE: PACK UP FOR THE JOURNEY: THE POWER OF VALUES AND BELIEFS

The bible verse for today's devotional is: Proverbs 10:9 (NIV)

“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.” 

Devotional:

Every journey requires preparation. Imagine setting off on a long trip without packing a suitcase. You wouldn’t have what you need when you need them and that can be very uncomfortable.

The same is true in life. If you want to get to where you are going, you need to “pack” the right values and beliefs that will help you along the way.

Values are the core principles that guide your thoughts, decisions, words and actions while beliefs determine how you see the world, your perspective to life and purpose.

What you believe about God, yourself, others and your purpose affect how you live and respond to challenges.

If you believe you are loved by God and that He has a purpose for your life, you’ll be more confident when facing obstacles or making tough decisions

Without strong values and beliefs, it's easy to get swayed,  lost or pulled in the wrong direction.

Values like love, punctuality, timeliness, honesty, kindness, intergrity, hardwork, strongwill, respect, and faith are essential tools you need to have in your "backpack" as you journey through life. They help you make wise choices and stay on course, even when life gets tough.

Just like you wouldn’t pack unnecessary items for a trip, you shouldn’t carry beliefs or behaviours that keep you from reaching your goals. These are disempowering. If something isn’t helping you become who God has called you to be, it is best to leave it behind.

These are the treasures that will guide you to where you are going and help you to arrive well and in good time.

Here are a few reflective questions 

Do I have values and beliefs?

• Are my values and beliefs empowering or disempowering?

• Are my values and beliefs helping me grow closer to God and guiding me toward my purpose?

Let us pray:

Dear God, fill my heart with values that reflect Your love and truth. Help me let go of anything that hinders my growth and guide me in living out the values that bring me closer to You in Jesus name Amen.

Please say these words of affirmation. Say them, mean them, own them and live them: 

• Living by values will get me to where I am going.
• choose values that guide me toward my purpose and reflect God's love.

• I let go of disempowering beliefs that no longer serve me and embrace faith and truth.

Have a value-driven day. Take good care of you.

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