Do you remember the lyrics from the popular '70's song that says, "It can't be wrong when it feels so right?" Though probably not intended to teach us a lesson, these words rightly depict the way many of us view sin in our lives. The Bible says that it is common for man to desire wrong.

Proverbs 14:12 says, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end, it leads to death."

There will always be a way that makes sense to us, but following it can cause us to forfeit the blessing God has in store for our lives. This blessing can only begin when what is wrong no longer seems right to us - when we finally decide to leave the instability of our past behind and never look back.

One of the greatest testimonies to this kind of lifestyle change is found in a woman in our congregation. This woman was brought into an unbiblical lifestyle when she was just a little girl. She came to the church broken, searching for the knowledge and wisdom of a God who could heal her.

After attending services for about a year, she made the decision to start on a journey of healing in her life. She knew she had a hard past, but realized it didn't have to be her future. She asked God to help her determine right from wrong in her life, and eventually discovered that righteousness brings God's rewards.

Today, she is married to an usher in our church, and they have three beautiful children. She has led more than 1,000 people into a relationship with Christ, many of them in the same challenge she was in. Why? Because she realized she was created for something more - greater stability and greater success. And she determined that even in times of temptation, she would never go back to the instability of her past.

Now, every time I see this woman in the church, I am reminded that God possesses the knowledge and wisdom needed to completely change lives. He longs to transform our hurt to healing, as we give Him authority by seeking both his knowledge and his wisdom. Though distinct, both are extremely vital. We cannot reach our full potential with only one. His knowledge will make us aware of the facts that can change our life, and his wisdom will show us how to apply those facts. Together, they will help to re-shape us and lead us into a better future.

So, I encourage you today, take hold of God's promises and His righteousness in your life. Ask yourself, "Do I want a life of sorrow or a life of success? A life filled with bitterness or blessing?" Remember, He wants to bless you. And He desires to lead you into success as you follow Him and make the choice to turn your wrong into right.