God’s Path
As I move through the week, I can not help but stop and wonder about how my life ebbs and flows. Looking back it is obvious to see God’s plan and how it has worked in my life, yet even looking back, when I look forward, I continue ponder what God has planned for me. I hear the words from scripture and know that God is in control, yet sometimes it is hard to relinquish the reins to my Father. “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” from Proverbs 19:21, is a reminder that I might have abundant plans but only God’s plan will prevail. This reminder from scripture to focus and stay tuned to God and realize the path he is paving for me.
Looking Back
The past is full of both good and bad, but always when I look back I see the good that has been in my life and how God has brought that goodness to my life. In the moment sometimes it is impossible to see God working, but it never fails when I stop and reflect on life that is when I can see all of his handiwork. I know that he is walking with me by looking back at the footsteps behind me. When I read the poem Footsteps in the Sand, (Searching for the Truth) I think first think of how God walks with me, but for me I really don’t see the footsteps until I look back at them in the sand. I know that the hustle and bustle of life gets in the way sometimes of me feeling God’s presence next to me. My prayer is that I can find the calm in my life to know he is next to me and make the decisions that are in his plan for me. May I pick up the lamp and shine my light forward as Psalms 119:105 states, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
God’s Path
As I move through the week and through life, I can not help but stop sometimes and wonder about how my life ebbs and flows. Looking back it is obvious to see God’s plan and how it has worked in my life, yet even looking back, when I look forward, I continue ponder what God has planned for me. I hear the words from scripture and know that God is in control, yet sometimes it is hard to relinquish the reins to my Father. Proverbs 19:21, “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” is a reminder that my plans maybe be many but only God’s plan will prevail. I certainly do not want to work hard for naught, so this reminder to stay tuned to God and realize the path is paving for me.
Looking Back
The past is full of both good and bad, but always when I look back I see mostly the good that has been in my life and how God has brought that goodness to my life. In the midst of life it is always impossible to see God working, but it never fails when I stop and reflect on life that is when I can see all of his handiwork in my life. I know that he is walking with me by looking back at the footsteps behind me. When I read the poem Footsteps in the Sand, I remember that God walks with me, but for me I really don’t see the footsteps until I look back at them in the sand. I know that the hustle and bustle of life gets in the way sometimes of me feeling God’s presence with me. My prayer is that I will seek the calm in my life to know he is next to me and make the decisions that are in his plan for me. May I pick up the lamp and shine my light forward as Psalms 119:105 states, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
Future Path
As I look back at his footsteps and then turned look forward at the undisturbed sand, I again stop and wonder what is the path that God is planning for my life going forward. How will I glorify him? How will I honor him? How will I love him? I will walk down the path he has laid for me because scripture makes me this promise in Jeremiah 29: 11, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” As I shine my lamp forward, I long for the future and hope that he is promising me.
Closing Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Challenge: Seek God through scripture and prayer that you might find peace in the path he is paving for you.
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