“The Lord will guide you continually, satisfy your soul even in scorched places, and strengthen your bones; you will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail” (Isaiah 58:11).
Abandon yourself completely to the care and guidance of the Lord, just as a sheep fully trusts its shepherd. Place all your trust in Him, without reservation. Even if today you feel as if you are in a desert—a dry, empty place, without signs of life or hope, whether inside you or around you—know that our Shepherd has the power to transform even the driest ground into green pastures. What seems barren to our eyes is, in God’s eyes, simply soil ready to bloom under His hand.
You may imagine that you are still far from reaching joy, peace, and abundance. But the Lord can make the very place where you are today become exactly that: a living garden, full of beauty, purpose, and renewal. He is able to make the desert blossom like a rose, even when all seems lost. That is the strength of our God—to bring life where there was only dust and loneliness. And the secret to experiencing this transformation? It lies in obedience to the powerful and infallible Law of God.
This is exactly why the Creator gave us His commandments: so that we would clearly know the path to happiness here on earth. We are not lost or disoriented—we have sure direction. The Law of God is like a reliable map in a disordered world. Whoever follows it finds true peace, even in difficult times. And at the end of the journey, this path of obedience leads us to the eternal crown in Christ Jesus, the promised reward for all who live to please the Father. -Adapted from Hannah Whitall Smith. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Dear God, I thank You because I can rest fully in Your care. Even when my soul feels in a desert, lifeless or hopeless, You remain my faithful Shepherd. You see beyond my limitations and transform the driest ground into green pastures. What seems lost to me is, for You, just the beginning of a glorious work.
My Father, today I ask You to help me trust more, to obey more firmly, and to surrender myself completely to the guidance that comes from You. May I not turn to the right or to the left, but follow faithfully the path You have revealed through Your powerful Law. Teach me to see, even amid barrenness, the seeds You have already planted, and give me a heart that waits, trusts, and obeys. I know that even in this place where I am now, You can make joy, peace, and abundant life blossom.
Oh, Most Holy God, I adore and praise You because You never leave me without direction. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is like a spring that wells up in the desert, bringing freshness, beauty, and purpose to my weary soul. Your commandments are like safe trails that lead me day by day, until I reach the eternal crown You have prepared for those who love You. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
