How often do we wonder what is coming in our future or how to prepare for it? It's pretty much a daily struggle of mine to forget that I just need to walk forward in God's plan. I always think there's more that I have to do or some sign I'm missing. Asking myself if God would use me more if I was more outgoing with strangers or maybe if I was more involved in some sort of community.
The greatest comfort to me is knowing that God has a plan and that He's guiding me even when I can't see Him. Psalms 73:23-26 says:
"Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Whom have I in Heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."
David understood that even though he made his own decisions and was in an area of leadership where people came to him for advice and guidance, God was leading him through it. God had a hold of David's hand and was leading him through all of his choices and decisions the same way a father leads his young child through public places. A father doesn't let his child cross the road without holding his hand. When danger is near and choices are greater than what we can perceive, God guides us because His vision is clear.
David continues to mention that God is also his strength and portion. Just as our earthly fathers are stronger than us, God is present to fight our battles with an unmatched strength. Our confidence in Him should give us the freedom to move forward into any area that God is calling us to, knowing that His power is present in our lives if we're in His will. Just like our earthly fathers aren't able to guide us when we distance ourselves from them, God gives us the same freedom. Yet, if we stay close to our father, he will share his wisdom and guide us through any area of life that we allow.
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