the good way

Opening Prayer: Teach us what it means, O Lord, to walk in your good way.  And then give us the grace and the strength and the courage to do it.  Amen.

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

Journal: Are you walking in the good way?  Why or why not?  How do you know?

Reflection:  There is a way that is both good and beautiful.  It is a way filled with life and love and peace.  It is a way filled with joy and gladness and delight.  It is a way that can only be arrived at as a result of standing and looking and asking.  And yet, it is a way we are invited to walk in.  It is a way of living our lives, rather than allowing our lives to live us.  It is a way that involves being exactly who and what we were created to be.  This good way is meant to be a reflection of the very good nature of God’s creation intent.  Thus the good of Jeremiah 6:16 is only an echo of the very good uttered in Genesis 1:31.  It is living in alignment with who he made us to be.

But how do we know if we are actually walking in this good way?  Well, that’s the easy part: our souls will be at rest.  Which means, if our souls are not at rest, then we are not walking in God’s good way.  It’s a spiritual diagnostic.  God’s desire and intent for us is a good life, walking in the good way, that reflects our good God.  It makes me wonder why we settle for so much less.

Prayer

Closing Prayer:  O Lord, help us to never settle for less than what you desire for us.  Amen.