As my journey continues, I’ve become more intentional about where I invest—and where I divest—my time, my energy, and my heart.
To invest is to walk alongside those who are moving in the same direction: people seeking growth, healing, hope, and ultimately, Christ. It also means standing with those who are still finding their way—offering light without being pulled into the darkness.
To divest is harder. It can feel unkind, even selfish. But not everyone wants a holy path. Some are consumed by self, locked in constant battle with the world, and resistant to surrender. There is an old truth that a drowning man, in his panic, can pull down the very one trying to save him. Wisdom sometimes means stepping back—not out of judgment, but out of survival.
Divestment also applies to what we allow into our minds and souls. The endless noise of the internet, social media, and especially the quiet captivity of so-called adult entertainment all promise comfort, relief, and escape. In reality, they bind, distract, and slowly hollow us out.
Turning toward God is harder because the world is loud. It shouts, I can help you. I can soothe you. I can make you feel better right now. And for a moment, it might.
But earthly satisfaction always comes at a price. What it offers quickly, it takes back slowly—peace, clarity, intimacy with God.
The crowd you keep, and the voices you allow close, will shape who you become. Choose wisely. Not everyone is meant to walk with you where God is leading.
Scripture
“Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’”
— 1 Corinthians 15:33
This is not a warning of arrogance, but of influence. What stays close to us eventually shapes us.
“Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”
— Proverbs 13:20
Wisdom is often less about intelligence and more about proximity—who we allow to walk beside us.
“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
— Colossians 3:2
What holds our attention slowly claims our devotion.
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
— Proverbs 4:23
Guarding the heart is not withdrawal from the world, but discernment within it.
Closing Prayer
Lord,
Grant me discernment to recognize what draws me closer to You and the courage to release what pulls me away.
Help me choose companionship, habits, and influences that honor You and protect the life You are shaping within me.
Teach me to walk wisely, love gently, and trust You with what I must leave behind.
Amen.
