“As you go, step by step, I will open up the way before you.” Proverbs 4:12 (a literal translation)
One Step at a Time
Here we are facing another new year. It feels a bit daunting to me. I have to be very careful not to allow my mind to wonder about all the “what ifs” of the year ahead. I remind myself that His grace is (and has been) sufficient for each day—not for the months ahead. God doesn’t give His grace to us to be stored up. He meets our needs one day at a time.
In fact, as I’ve been thinking about this, I’ve felt the Lord prompting me to just take it “one step at a time.” I’m a planner, a do-er, I like to be organized. But there has not been one single thing about this unexpected journey that I could plan. I have had to face things as they come, and ask God for wisdom and direction in knowing how to deal with them.
It’s actually quite encouraging. I can’t face the “mountains” that loom over my future…but one step at a time seems like something I might be able to handle. Because of my numb feet, I have to be very careful about walking—watching and being aware of each step I take. I guess it’s the same on this journey. As I daily take each step, I can also be aware of what God is saying. I can receive His help for each step. He may even take me on a different path so that some of the things that look so big in my future may change.
One step at a time, holding His hand, listening to His voice, trusting in His goodness and faithfulness, and keeping my eyes on Him sounds like a good plan for the new year!
“My God is one step ahead of me with His mercy” (Psalm 59:10 VOICE).
I’m grateful that I can keep holding His hand as I walk through the new year. I can’t face the whole year ahead. Sometimes I don’t even think I can face the whole day ahead, but with His help I can face one step at a time. I know He’ll keep me steadily on course for whatever is ahead. A “blessed New Year” to each one. We are safe and secure in His hands.
Lord, we can do no better than to trust You with all that You see coming in the new year. Give us a strong faith in Your lovingkindness. Amen.
This is so awesome and true. Lord, help us keep our eyes on you and take it one day at a time.
I kicked the word ‘Plan’ out of my vocabulary a LONG time ago.. it never works the way I think.. Thank God for our loving Father who makes our lives work to our benefit! He knows and He cares. We are safe in His hands!
Thank you for this reminder. We just learned on our Anniversary, December 23, that my husband has multiple, like 25 brain tumors, a lung tumor (even though he’s never smoked) and a tumor on his adrenal gland. This message is a comfort to me.