Walk Me Through It…
“I don’t quite understand. Can you walk me through it?” Sometimes we need a little help, and we ask someone to “walk us through it.” Notice we don’t say “run,” we need to slow down, take our time, and get a grip on what’s happening. We need someone who has the knowledge and patience to guide us through something we’re not familiar with, something that we’re struggling to solve on our own.
Happy New Year! Yup, it happened again, already! What are our goals? What do we plan to do this year that may be different than year’s past? We may not be sure yet, but we do know that there will be plenty of opportunities and decisions coming our way that may require some guidance. Maybe with a class at school? A career move? A relocation? Anyone thinking about retirement? With the world around us changing so fast, we may need to take a moment and walk our way through some of the challenges coming our way.
Sometimes goal setting at the onset of a New Year can be helpful, while other times it can be a reminder of how difficult it is to change. But regardless of what we face in the New Year, and whether we set goals or not, we can begin the year with a clear thought in mind – to walk with the Lord, every moment and everywhere we go. Jesus will walk with us through whatever comes our way. He’s there to listen, to help and to guide us. When our world feels like it’s starting to spin out of control, His Spirit will calm the waters and offer us the stability we need to keep moving forward. Through Him we gain the peace and the quiet confidence we need to stay the course.
There will be many decisions to make and many possible paths to take as the weeks and months move along. We can be tossed in many directions and left feeling lost and confused. But we can all offset the unpredictability of the world with the steadfastness and consistency of having Jesus in our lives – every day. His Way helps us focus and simplifies our lives.
Let us pray – Dear Jesus, as we start the New Year, we call on Your Name to set our hearts and minds in the right direction. We pray that You are with us every step of the way, and when we feel stressed or overwhelmed, we know we can turn to You with the confidence that no matter the circumstances, You will always shine Your light on our paths and lead us to the peacefulness of Your presence. Be with us as we begin our journey into the New Year.
Have a very blessed start to the New Year,
