Some of our ways were formed in us through associations. We were reared by our parents or a guardian, we picked up several things along the way. Then teachers & associates, what we observe in others plays a major role in shaping our existing deportment. At the new birth, when we have asked Jesus to be Lord and enter our hearts, the “real us is” recreated, (that’s our spirits.) Now, we must associate ourselves with God’s word, with God’s Spirit. The more time we spend in his presence through prayer, and study of his word, it shapes us, it recreates our thinking so to speak. It is called a renewing of the mind to ways of our Lord. Then we will be walking tall, we will walk with a glide, our feet will not slip, nor shall we slide. We will walk with dignity, our heads held high with pride, because we are walking with number one, with the Lord at our side. Walking in the ways of the Lord, will: keep you, strengthen your frame, walking in the ways of the Lord will give you a special new name. you will be called the “Blessed of God.”
Isaiah 43:1b,3a
Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.
2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
3 For I am the Lord thy God…