Align Your Ladder Right with Matthew West

Have you ever stopped to ponder, Where is my life’s ladder leaning? This seemingly simple question can unlock profound truths about your spiritual trajectory. In a conversation with Family Life Radio, Matthew West shared, “I always had this image like, I put a ladder up against the building. And I spend my whole life climbing that ladder. What scares me is to get to the top of that ladder, look around and realize that I had it up against the wrong building.”

Where there is no vision, the people perish.

– Proverbs 29:18 KJV

You have a unique journey and calling. Without the God-given perspective, it’s easy to drift or lean your ladder against a wall that doesn’t align with God’s purpose. But with the Lord’s guidance, you can ensure every step you take, every rung you climb, is rooted in His eternal perspective.

Every day is a fresh opportunity to reposition that ladder, to climb purposefully and confidently in the direction of God’s calling for your life.

Every day is a fresh opportunity to reposition that ladder, to climb purposefully and confidently in the direction of God’s calling for your life. He promises to guide you, and with His perspective, you’ll find peace and purpose in every step you take.

Climbing with an eternal perspective means having faith, even when you can’t see the top of the ladder or when the climb feels daunting. It means trusting that God’s vantage point is far broader than ours, and He sees the bigger picture. It’s humbling to realize that we’re not just climbing for today’s rewards but for eternal blessings.

Every step, no matter how small, is a move in the right direction when taken with a heart yearning for God’s eternal perspective. Embrace this journey, because He promised to walk beside you every step of the way.

Today’s One Thing

Spend a few quiet moments today in prayer. Ask the Lord to show you if your ladder, representing your life’s efforts and aspirations, leans against His intended wall for you. Invite Him to adjust your perspective, ensuring it aligns with His eternal purpose.

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