“The Lord is the one who goes before you; He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed” (Deuteronomy 31:8).
When life seems too heavy to bear, remember: you are not facing anything alone. God never abandons His own. Even when you do not see Him, His hand remains steady, guiding you through difficulties. Instead of letting yourself sink into pain or fear, anchor your soul in the trust that He is in control. What seems unbearable today will, in due time, be transformed by Him into something good. He works behind the scenes with perfection, and your faith is what will keep you steadfast, even when everything around you seems to be falling apart.
But have you ever wondered exactly what work God is doing in your life? The answer is simple and unchanging: God is leading you to obey His mighty Law. This is the work He does in all who truly love Him. He does not force anyone, but draws with love those whose hearts are willing to listen. And to these, He reveals His magnificent Law—a Law that transforms, that sets free, that protects, that blesses, and that leads to salvation. It is through obedience that the creature begins to understand its purpose.
And when this decision for obedience happens, everything changes. God sends this faithful soul to His Son, and finally life begins to make sense. The emptiness goes away, direction arrives, and the heart begins to walk in peace. That is why nothing is more important in this life than hearing the voice of God and following every commandment He revealed through the prophets and through Jesus. This is the narrow, but safe, path. At its end is eternal life. -Adapted from Isaac Penington. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Lord my God, when life seems heavy and my steps falter, help me to remember that You are with me. Even when my eyes do not see You, I want to trust that Your hand is guiding me with love and faithfulness. Do not let pain or fear dominate me. Strengthen my faith, so that I may remain steadfast even in the midst of storms. I know that nothing escapes Your control, and that You are using every difficulty to shape me and lead me to Your will.
Reveal to me, Father, the work You are doing in my life. I know it begins with obedience to Your holy Law—this powerful Law that transforms, sets free, protects, and saves. I want to have a heart that is gentle to Your voice, ready to listen and willing to obey. Remove from me all pride, all resistance, and give me the joy of living according to Your commandments. I know that on this path I will find peace, purpose, and true direction.
Lead me, Lord, to Your beloved Son. May my faithfulness to You lead me to know more deeply the Savior, the one who gives meaning to life and opens the doors of eternity. May I never stray from this narrow path, but follow with perseverance, with love, and with total surrender. In Jesus’ name, amen.
