1 Kings 3:14   ¹⁴ If you will walk in my ways, keeping my statutes and my commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your life.”

Experts tell us that if we stop smoking, stop drinking to excess or taking drugs, eat heathy foods, exercise more, and take on other good lifestyle practices we will live better and longer. They have evidence that these positive steps make a great difference in the kind of life we will lead.

God also offers a life plan for a long and healthy life. When we walk in his ways and keep his commandments we will make better decisions for our lives. These better decisions will improve the life we lead. We will be more grateful. We will have peace of mind and heart. We will be joyful and have hope. We will be whole.

We will be able to face whatever comes our way knowing that our God will lead us. Our paths will be protected and made smooth by the Lord who loves us. We will be blessed no matter what circumstances we encounter. We will thrive.

Lord, help us walk in your ways and keep your commandments so that we might be blessed by you and be given life. Amen.