Abraham waited a long time on God's promises, packing up his entire life and moving simply because the Lord told him to go. Sometimes you'll have that, waiting patiently while everything around you feels unsettled and quiet.
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.Proverbs 16:9 (KJV)
You know that hilarious moment when you stare into the refrigerator at five-thirty in the evening, hoping a fully cooked roast will magically appear behind the mustard jar? Raising two kids on my own while working two jobs taught me real quick that dinner doesn't make itself, and neither does a peaceful home. We spend so much of our days planning our steps, mapping out grocery lists, schedules, and budgets, only to have life completely rearrange our best intentions.
It is easy to get frazzled when the day goes sideways and nothing looks the way we thought it would. But Solomon reminds us that while our hearts make up all kinds of plans, the Lord is the one directing our steps. He sees the whole picture when we are just staring at the peanut butter jar.
Take a deep breath and let go of needing to control every little detail this week. God is steady, even when our kitchens and calendars are wonderfully chaotic.
This week
Write down just one thing you are trying too hard to control right now, and say a little prayer giving it back to God before you go to sleep.
A prayer
Lord, thank You for guiding our steps even when we stumble around in the dark. Help us to trust Your timing and find peace in Your steady hands. Amen.
All of this makes me think about Joseph. There's more to that story than most people remember, so come back next week and I'll share it.
— Judith