Dear Friends,
As I was swimming the first mile of the 37.2 miles of my triathlon last Saturday, I found myself praying to God. I said many prayers during the 3 1/2 hours of swimming, biking and running. My prayer in Joe Pool lake was “Lord, make my path straight”! I found myself zig-zagging from buoy to buoy. It was difficult to stay in a straight line with no point of reference beneath me as in a pool. It’s important to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus during this journey we call “life”. We will all waver at times, but the important thing is to get back on track and trust Him completely. Be Blessed!
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Walk With Me Along Paths Of Trust. The most direct route between point A and point B on our life-journey is the path of unwavering trust in Me. When your faith falters, you choose a trial that meanders and takes you well out of your way. You will get to point B eventually, but you will have lost precious time and energy. As soon as you realize you have wandered from you trust-path, look to Me and whisper, “I trust You, Jesus.” This affirmation will help you get back on track.
The farther you roam along paths of unbelief, the harder it is to remember that I am with you. Anxious thoughts branch off in all directions, taking you farther and farther from awareness of My Presence. You need to voice your trust in Me frequently. This simple act of faith will keep you walking along straight paths with Me. Trust in Me with all your heart, and I will make your paths straight.
Isaiah 26:4 4 Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal.
Psalm 9:10 10 Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Psalm 25:5 5 guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young
