Walking Differently There

 

My foot stands on

         level ground.

         Psalm 26. 12

No matter the circumstances,

when we walk with God,

  we walk differently,

steady and faithful

          and strengthened.

When we seek God

          and follow Him fully,

we approach and hike

             the trail ahead of us

     with a fresh heart.

God's Word, continual prayer,

the with-ness of the saints,

and witness to the world

     prepare our path,

be it suddenly paved

or straight through the thicket.

God whispers, "This way.

Be not afraid. I am with you.

      Follow Me through it."

A level place does not mean

         easy.

Even the hard places

  are in the center of His will.

But He strengthens us

        in them

and prepares His way for us,

  one step and then another.

O LORD,

The path ahead seems daunting,

  but we can be assured

that You are with us.

May we walk that way,

   knowing You prepare our steps.

Help us to keep our eyes

               on You

and be faithful in following.

Strengthen us through this.

Form something new

               within us.

And may we be a witness

        to those around us,

  Your Presence with us,

no matter the terrain.