Follow Instructions

There are many times in life where we choose to hold on to the advise of others. Loved ones, trusted friends, motivational speakers, all because we believe their words will provide for us what we are looking for. While the encouragement of others has it place, we often fail to put it into place. We make the mistake of placing all our value in what they have to say while neglecting to put any value in what God has to say. We assume because they have been in similar situations that they know best, or we feel what worked for them will also work for us. Sometimes we find ourselves in sticky situations because we have not sought the counsel of God before seeking the counsel of man.
But who knows what's best for us better than God? Who can give us better direction than God? No one!! No matter how well intending people are and how much wisdom they have, no one can give us better words for our lives. No one can provide any promises with their instructions other than God. Now I know what you may be saying I've read the word, I've heard what God has said but it doesn't seem to be working. Well I have a question? What are you doing while your listening & waiting?
Proverbs 4:10-13 (NKJV) says: Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, And the years of your life will be many. I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in right paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, And when you run, you will not stumble. Take firm hold of instruction, do not let go; Keep her, for she is your life.

How do we respond properly to His instructions?

First Receive His instructions: He will protect us as we follow Him. He says because he has taught us wisdom & leads us on the right paths our steps will be not be hindered, we will be able to move forward without any blockage. Further we can run moving we can move forward swiftly full steam ahead and not worry about falling.
Second Take Firm Hold & Don't let go!! We must fully embrace that God's Word contains everything we need to make it through this journey! Once we embrace that we must hold on to His Word for dear life!

Be Blessed