Paul’s bold invitation isn’t about perfection—it’s about reflection. When we live surrendered to Jesus, our lives become mirrors of His love. The more we imitate Christ, the more others can see Him through us.

Paul teaches that joy grows when we release the weight of the past. Whether it’s regret, pain, or pride, we must let it go to press on toward the prize God has prepared. Each new day is a fresh canvas for His masterpiece in us.

Before we are anything else, we are sinners in need of grace. God doesn’t wait for us to be perfect before He teaches us—He meets us in our brokenness and begins His instruction from there. What a comforting reminder that His guidance starts with grace.

Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly both call for our attention, but they lead in opposite directions. One offers lasting righteousness and alignment with God; the other offers instant gratification and ends in regret. Our daily decisions reveal which voice we’re following.

The book of Proverbs invites us to pursue wisdom, but today I’m seeing more clearly than ever that wisdom isn’t just a concept—it’s a person. Jesus is wisdom in the flesh, and following Him is the wisest choice we can make.

Join me for a transformative pilgrimage to Turkey and Greece, in October, as we follow the Apostle Paul’s journey, deepen our faith, and create lasting memories together!

The real essence of Psalm 23 is not about material success but about surrendering control to God, allowing Him to lead us in peace and righteousness, especially in times of difficulty.