Scripture often talks about the Lord being sovereign and about Him directing our steps. We are told that God's Word is a lamp or light for our life's path. Scripture also teaches us that the fountain of life is found in God and that in His light we see light. (Psalm 36:9 Proverbs 20:24. and Psalm 119:105). I don't know about you, however, but I often find myself anxiously fretting and planning my next step instead of trusting in and resting in the sovereignty of God not only in my head but also deep down in my heart.
Recently God's directing my path came into sharp focus. I had planned on being somewhere that morning, It was a good place to be, but God seemed to have other things in mind for me that day. I woke up with an unpleasant sick headache. I then began to question whether I should leave the house that morning. It also had snowed a bit over night just enough to make it slippery on the roads and sidewalks. Finally, I received a computer borne message that morning from someone who needed my prayers and encouragement. I felt that the Lord had directed my steps that morning to stay home by sovereignly directing circumstances for me to do so.
The Lord laid this on my heart in another way recently For some time I have been fretting and overthinking a situation sometimes even in the middle of the night. Very recently the Lord has shown me some new information which makes me realize that all the fretting had accomplished nothing but to make me tired and anxious. God is in control. He is sovereign and directing my steps. Thank You, Lord! Forgive me when I fret, worry, and over plan.
A few days ago I posted a song about God's sovereignty on Facebook. I have a link to that song on this post today also. Let's rejoice in God's sovereignty and guidance in our lives.
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