You Go Before Me
At the time of this writing it was day 13 of being iced in. Every step taken was being made with caution to avoid slip sliding away. The few times I'd ventured out I prayed "Jesus, please go before me." One long time friend fell this past weekend on the ice and suffered a severe concussion and knee injury. She returned home to a cold house, because due to the ice on the road to her mountain side home the propane truck cannot get there and their tank is empty.
We need direction everyday; whether on which way rein to pull, which choice of activities to participate in on a chosen day or job decision to make, or simply whether or not to step outside. Think of the 2,900 Olympic athletes and the decisions they are making.
We can search and find human advise that feels good to us. If you don't like the direction a doctor or counselor it taking you, you pick another one. Humans, professional or not, are fallible and disappoint others. They have good days and bad. Their emotions and physical conditions vary. God's Word is a great constant. A never changing source, a plumb line to see how what you are hearing measures up. Does it always tickle my ears, most often not, but it corrects and sets me on a right course that brings joy and freedom.
And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, "This is the way, walk in it," when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left. Isaiah 30:21
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. Psalm 32:8
The Song
"You Go Before Me" Chris Tomlin
