Proverbs 2:21 For the upright will live in the land, and the blameless will remain in it.
Life requires a delicate balance of the elements endure. Those who believe in the one-in-a-trillion chance that earth sprouted out of nothingness, with no divine purpose, are deluded.
The Columbine, Colorado's state flower, is an amazing example of this necessary stability. To think survival of any living organism could occur by "accident" is absurd. The Columbine is at once delicate and beautiful, yet hardy enough to survive the harshest conditions of the Colorado Rockies: high winds, drought, extreme heat and cold. It lives among tangles of scrub brush and weeds, its roots seeking nourishment in rocky soil.
Ah, if only we humans could live like flowers, unhindered by our harsh environment. Unfortunately, unlike these flora that delight us, emotions are enmeshed in our constitution.
Emotions drive us to love and nurture as well as to hate and destroy. Once more, the need for balance. When the chemistry gets out of whack, we get off track.
When God created man, perfect in every way, the human life form required certain elements for optimal performance. God gave us the earth and all that is in it. He gave implicit instructions for our own good and He gave us free will to choose whether we would abide by the rules or not. In our rebelliousness, we messed up the balance and humans have been unstable ever since.
It's never too late to go back to living an upright life, to seek that balance which promises improved health and endurance. We can live in this land, on this earth, in relative peace and enjoyment for our remaining days if we choose to. The choice is always ours. We can never blame God or others if things go awry. No matter what someone else has done or does in the future that affects your life, you still choose your actions and attitudes. Your life depends on walking in God's ways, in integrity.
Living upright means one day at a time making good choices; choosing abstinence over indulgence.
For the upright will dwell in the land and the blameless will remain in it. With the right balance, you can survive the rocky soil.
Lord, help us to remember today that You're in control, You have a plan, and Your way is always best. Holy Spirit guide us today. In Jesus' name, amen.
