Verse:
“The way of the godly leads to life; that path does not lead to death.”
— Proverbs 12:28 (NLT)
Devotional Thought:
There was a time in my life when I didn’t think I would make it—mentally, emotionally, or spiritually. The weight of depression, the volatility of bipolar swings, and the crushing sense of failure made me believe my story might end before it ever really began. I felt like I was drowning while the world kept spinning. I knew Scripture, but it didn’t always feel real when my thoughts were consumed with darkness.
And yet… God never let go.
He didn’t wait until I was perfect. He didn’t demand that I get it all together first. He simply called me—right in the mess—and said, “Walk with Me.” Over time, I started choosing His path one small step at a time. That path didn’t erase my mental health challenges or magically remove my pain. But it did begin to lead me toward life—real life.
Proverbs 12:28 isn’t some poetic ideal; it’s a lived reality for people like me who have stared death in the face—physically, emotionally, or spiritually—and found that God’s way is the way through. The path of the godly is not about walking perfectly—it’s about walking faithfully, even when you limp.
And the more I walked, the more I realized: God’s way brings clarity when everything else is confusing. It brings peace when the mind is chaos. It brings grace when I feel unworthy. Most of all, it brings life—a kind of life that runs deeper than circumstances or emotions. I’m not perfect, and I still fight hard battles, but I’m not walking alone anymore. That path, the one with God at the center, doesn’t lead to death. It leads home.
Reflection Questions:
– Have you felt like you’ve been walking alone?
– What does it mean for you to walk in the way of the godly today?
– Is there a next step God is nudging you to take, even if it feels small?
Prayer:
God, lead me in Your way—the path of life. When I feel lost, when I feel done, remind me that You are not done with me. Help me walk in Your light, even when the shadows are deep. Thank You for giving me life, even when I thought there was none left to live. Amen.