Psalm 85:13 Righteousness goes before him
and prepares the way for his steps.
and prepares the way for his steps.
Righteousness is doing the right thing, at the right time. Not after you've had time to evaluate the situation and then determine that it is ok to do the right thing. Righteousness is just doing what is right for the sake of doing right, regardless of the consequences. Going the extra mile, because it is the right thing to do.
This verse in Psalm tells us that when we do right, when we practice righteousness, we are preparing the way for his steps. I know that if you think about this you can come up with some examples where you've seen this in action. I just never stopped to think that I was preparing the way for HIS steps. Righteousness does lead to clearing a path to someone's heart. When we act righteously we knock down doors and walls of stubbornness, rigid minds of steel that don't allow for the unexplained, peace entering chaos, just from acting righteously.
Let's practice righteousness keeping in mind that we are preparing the say for HIS steps. My guess is, we'd be righteous more often and also be less hesitant.
Holy Father, keep us mindful that our righteous acts prepare the way for You and that our unrighteous acts throw debris in the way. Forgive us for our unrighteousness and help us celebrate righteousness. Amen.
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