Sometimes we all need…a path….. to find our way…
Stepping stones don’t have to be crossed all at once. Sometimes we step, breathe deep, and do what needs to be done in this day, on this stone…
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps. (1Peter 2:21 NIV)
Last week I stepped onto an unknown stone – as the blossoming young woman, with hurt her past, and a future unsure, poured out her heart to me. Mesmerized I listened as she non-stop told me everything she had held so tightly, now overflowing like a dam broken.
On this stone I did not have to have all the answers. I did not have to fix anything. I just had to…listen, squeeze her hand, blink back tears with her, and…assure her of the One who loves her more than anyone on earth can even fathom. The love of a Savior who sees her heart.
He knows your heart too, He knows your hurts, He knows your faltering step looking for the next stone in the path…assuring you that –
“When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.” (Proverbs 4:12 NIV)
For what can man do to us? This earth suit may be damaged, feelings hurt, dreams dashed – but you who profess Jesus as your Lord, Christ as your Savior – the you that is eternal cannot be touched.
Because Christ died for us our Father sees His Son’s righteousness in us – and tells us this great truth for our path:
“The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter til the full light of day.” (Proverbs 4:18 NIV)
And now it comes to us to say to fear ‘you are not my master’. As this sweet young woman finished her story we held hands and stepped together to the next stone in our path looking forward with eternal eyes to the promise…
“You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” (Psalm 16:11 NIV)
Step brave with us today into the everlasting arms – breaking the chains holding us captive to the world and its burdens and stepping free into the Light on our path…
living braver 
June 16, 2015 at 11:05 am
Wow! So powerfully true. These thoughts will hit many hearts today ~ healing and strength will be taken to heart. God’s power and strength is only a prayer away ~ always.
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June 16, 2015 at 2:07 pm
That is a great reminder – a prayer away – blessings to you as you seek Him and trust 🙂
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June 16, 2015 at 12:01 pm
I’m stepping brave today, into the arms of our Saviour. Thanks for sharing!
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June 16, 2015 at 2:08 pm
Nancy, prayers are with you as you step brave, His arms are wrapped securely around you, what a Savior He is 🙂
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June 19, 2015 at 9:49 am
Indeed in His presence there is fullness of joy. Yes, in His presence there is also the absence of fear as His perfect love casts out fear. This is a timely word for me today as yesterday I was allowing a fear to keep me from daring to take the next step. Feelings of inadequacy and inferiority want to keep me here but I will PRESS into His presence. Happy to be your neighbor at #dancewithJesus linkup.
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June 19, 2015 at 10:02 am
Thank you so much for stopping by… Til we are face to face with Him there will be those fear times. Praise God that in the midst we have sisters in Christ to remind us that in His perfect love there is no fear and we can soar free forever with Him…
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