“I will teach you the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths” (Proverbs 4:11).
It is true: we have very little control over the circumstances of this life. We do not know what awaits us tomorrow, nor can we prevent certain events that strike us without warning. Things like accidents, losses, injustices, illnesses, or even the sins of others—all these can, in an instant, turn our lives upside down. But despite this external instability, there is something no one can control for us: the direction of our soul. That decision is ours, every day.
No matter what the world throws at us, we have complete freedom to choose to obey God. And in this chaotic world, where everything changes rapidly, the powerful Law of God becomes our safe refuge. It is firm, unchanging, perfect. When we stop following the crowd—which often despises the ways of the Lord—and choose to obey the magnificent commandments of the Creator, even if alone, we find what everyone seeks but few find: protection, true peace, and real deliverance.
And more than that: this choice of obedience not only blesses us in this life, but also leads us to the greatest of all gifts—salvation through Jesus, the Son of God. He is the fulfillment of the promise made to those who obey with faith and sincerity. The world may collapse around us, but if our soul is anchored in the Law of the Lord, nothing will be able to destroy us. This is the true security that comes from above. -Adapted from John Hamilton. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Beloved Father, I recognize that there are many things in this life that are beyond my control. But I praise You because the direction of my soul is in my hands, and I choose to entrust it to You with confidence. Even in the midst of chaos, I want to remain steadfast in Your ways.
Lord, strengthen my heart so that I do not follow the majority, but rather obey You with faithfulness. May I embrace Your powerful Law with love and reverence, and may my life be a testimony of Your peace amid uncertainty. Help me to keep Your magnificent commandments, even when everyone around me chooses to ignore them.
Oh, Most Holy God, I worship and praise You for being the unchanging God in an unstable world. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is like a firm rock in the midst of the storm, sustaining the feet of those who obey You with faith. Your commandments are like wings of protection that cover the obedient soul with grace, direction, and salvation. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
