Thus says the LORD:

Stand by the roads,

                  and look,

and ask for the ancient paths,

where the good way is,

               and walk in it,

and find rest for your souls.

                       Jeremiah 6. 16

(There are so many loud voices

     clamoring for our attention.

But do I stand still and listen

         to what is God's way in this?

Am I marinating in His Word

    that I consider what God says?

Am I willing to walk with Him?

Life will never remain the same. 

God opens our hearts and eyes

           to far deeper journeys,

        relying on His wisdom and

           abiding in His strength.

Don't get too far ahead of God.

Don't lag behind.)

O LORD,

Help us to not be distracted by

    all the new and glittery ways

that promise everything

    and deliver only emptiness.

May Your Word guide us

    in our decisions.

Show us what is Your way in this.

Help us to listen and respond.