Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Step by Step

       Proverbs 20:24 – “The Lord guides our steps, and we never know where he will lead us.”
At O’dark:30 this morning I rose to take a dear friend to the airport.  Upon returning home it was still quite early and the sun was still probably just setting in some part of the western world so I knew it would be still be dark here for quite a while.  Instead of crawling back into bed I spent the wee hours of the morning just walking around my house praising God for his faithfulness and bounty.  Christmas dinner will be here this year and as I have been preparing to receive my family I have spent memorable moments just reflecting on how much God has pruned, shaped, and nurtured me over the past few years. 
       As I entered my prayer room, which we serenely call the ‘chapel’ my eyes caught the “Footsteps” writing I have posted on one of the walls.  I have heard it and read it many, many times but this morning I read again and the Holy Spirit really reminded me of how much God does love us and when the hard times in our lives rush upon us, he gently lifts us in his arms and carries us onward.  Tearfully as I read the last few lines I knew this morning I wanted to share with you the steadfast love of God.  No matter what you are going through; whether you are in the beginning of a trial, in the midst of the storm or bruised and battered from just completing a soul-stirring battle – know that God never leaves us alone…he holds, carries, protects and loves us dearly.  Think back on your own footsteps and give God praise for his loving, supportive and ever-present arms.

Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day!  Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn

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