God Will Guide

Isaiah 30:21

Life at times can be difficult and can leave us fearful and anxious and looking for ways to help us get out of the trouble that we find ourselves in.  We tend to look everywhere for the answers to the questions that plague us in hopes of finding comfort and relief.  

When trouble comes, I want to encourage you not to go looking for advice and answers from people first, as tempting as that may be.  But first take your concerns to the Lord in prayer.  For we have a sovereign, all-knowing, all-powerful, ever-present God who loves us and who can do for us what no one else can do.  

When we turn to God in prayer, He is more than able to guide us through the storms of life because He not only knows what we are presently going through but He also knows what lies up ahead.  He will always do what is best for our good and for His glory. 

Our God is the Good Shepherd who promised to guide us, to never leave nor forsake us.  Therefore, no matter what we find ourselves going through we can put our full weight of trust in Him. We can rely on God to provide for us and guide us when we pray.  Likewise, we can experience His guidance through the study and application of His Word.  God’s Word will give light and direction for our daily living and will keep us growing in our relationship with Him.

There’s a song written by Doris Akers whose lyrics have often been my prayer:

Lead me, guide me,

Along the way.

For if You lead me, I cannot stray.

Lord let me walk, each day with Thee.

Lead me oh Lord, lead me.

-Rev. Mary Buford