“Getting Right”

Devotional Thought 2: “Getting Right”

“I never left; I was getting right. Got lost, ‘where are you?’ Addressing what others like.”

Here’s what Romans 12:2 says in The Message translation:

“Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you.”

Life has a way of pulling us in different directions, often making us feel lost or off track. Sometimes, it’s because we’re too busy trying to live up to what others expect of us—addressing what they like instead of focusing on what truly matters to us. In these moments, it’s important to pause and recalibrate. Growth doesn’t always mean moving forward; sometimes, it’s about stepping back to realign with your values and purpose.

“I never left; I was getting right” is a reminder that it’s okay to take time to reassess. Søren Kierkegaard once said,

“The most common form of despair is not being who you are.”

When we try to live for others, we risk losing ourselves, which only adds to the sense of being lost.

To “get right,” we need to ask ourselves hard questions: Am I chasing what’s important to me, or am I just trying to please others? What truly matters in this season of my life? Taking the time to reconnect with yourself—even when it feels like a setback—is one of the most valuable steps you can take.

Today, ask yourself:
What’s been pulling you off course lately? Are you focusing on your purpose, or are you caught up in trying to meet others’ expectations?

Reflection:
What’s one area in your life where you feel lost?

Action Step:
Write down what matters most to you and one step you can take to focus on that. Remember, real growth takes time and clarity.

Taking the time to “get right” is never wasted. It’s part of the journey to becoming who God created you to be.