"And as they brought them out, one said, ‘Escape for your life. Do not look back or stop anywhere in the valley. Escape to the hills, lest you be swept away."

    Lord, do not let me be like Lot's wife, turning back to see what's been left behind. Let me look ahead to what You have for me in the future and not at what I've done for myself in the past. I ant to run to the hills and not stay in the valley. I do not want to become frozen in the midst of me fleeing from wickedness and pursuing righteousness. For at that moment I will stumble and fall, being tempted by what's been left behind. I do not want to have staggering thoughts that reflect on my past and on my sin. For all that it produces is idleness and a lack of productivity. Rather let me press on ahead for what God has ordained for my life. His ways are righteous, His path is purposeful, and His steps are filled with blessing. Following the Holy Spirit's guidance leads to life, not just life, but a bountiful life. Let us rise out of darkness and into the light, looking to what Christ has ahead; a life where we will reign in holiness and truth.