There I was grasping onto rock as I climbed up the mountain. I felt like I was going to slip and realized I should not have tried this without holding on to the rail provided for support. Was it pride that I could climb on my own or was I trying to avoid people in the way or both?
I prayed for strength to pull myself up when my foot slipped. The Lord was gracious to pull me up so I could complete climbing and make my way to the rail.
The rails were there but I chose my own path. It was harder than I thought but the Lord was there when I cried out.
It reminds me of how in life we sometimes venture out and when we return to the Lord, He provides a way of blessing. Sometimes there are consequences. What we go through in life may not be easy, but when we venture out on our own, apart from the Lord, it is that much harder.
Pride and self-sufficiency can keep us from holding onto the “life lines” that God provides in our life. What seemed impossible could have caused me to freeze and get stuck. When I prayed and trusted the Lord to help me, He kept my foot from stumbling.
I can trust Him the same way with the bigger cares and concerns I have. He will provide a way and prove Himself faithful.
Related verses:
My son, let them not depart from your eyes— Keep sound wisdom and discretion; So they will be life to your soul And grace to your neck. Then you will walk safely in your way, And your foot will not stumble. When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet. Do not be afraid of sudden terror, Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; For the Lord will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught. Proverbs 3:21-26
For You have delivered my soul from death, My eyes from tears, And my feet from falling. I will walk before the Lord In the land of the living.
Psalm 116:8,9
Cast your burden on the Lord, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1,2
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