With God, there is always a way

On a warm midsummer afternoon, a father and his teenage daughter took a hike in a quiet, conservative countryside. While walking on a deserted trail, they enjoyed the beauty and serenity of nature. But after a while, hiking up a long, winding pathway, the father stopped. He looked to the right and then to the left. Feeling a twinge of uneasiness, the father thought that they might be lost.

So he asked his daugh- ter, “Do you have any idea where we are now?” The girl shrugged her shoulders and replied, “No, father.”

They walked further. The next ten minutes seemed like an eternity. Then they stopped again. Not sure which way they should proceed, the father leaned against a tree for a moment and questioned his daughter, “Do you know where we’re going?” Once again, the girl uttered, “No, father.”

A bit puzzled, the father said, “I guess we’re lost then.” The girl followed her father’s gaze and shook her head ‘no.’

The daughter’s gentle brown eyes seemed to gleam with a secret message. Next, she confidently declared, “I’m not lost, father…. I amwith you.”

Overcome with emotions, the father smiled. And soon they found their way back to the right trail and back home to safety.

In difficult times, it’s easy to say, “Father, where are you?” Maybe challenges are knocking at your door like a regular visitor. Possibly, you’re un- certain about the future. And, at times, perhaps, you don’t know what you should do next. But as this father was with his beloved daughter through the path of twists and turns, God, your father, is with you now.

With God, you are never lost. You’re not alone. God’s presence is with you. So trust in His promises. Trust in His timing. And trust in God. You’ll never be overcome. Therefore, be encouraged. Rest assured. God is there. So stay committed. Be determined. Don’t give up on the promises God placed in your heart. And He will see you though to victory. For, today, God is saying to you, “I am with you every step of your journey.”

• Are you fearful or anxious? With God, there is always a way. God created you to have wings, to rise above your circumstances. Thus, put fears and concerns aside over uncertainties that may lie ahead. Rather, focus on being grateful and thank God daily for all of your blessings. Remember, “The Lord is your light and your salvation— whom will you fear? The Lord is the strength of your life; of whom will I be afraid?” (Psalm 27:1).

• Have you experienced unfair circumstances? With God, there is always a way. Do not give up on what you’re believing. There are infinite possibilities ahead for you. Pray and keep pursing your goals. Soon, your stumbling blocks will turn into stepping stones. God will make the wrongs turn out right. And you will go further than you’ve imaged. Hence, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; listen to His voice in everything you do, and He will keep your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5,6).

• Is there a dream you’ve had that has not yet come to pass? With God, there is always a way. God’s resources are unlimited, and His supply is boundless. So don’t pull back. Step up, for God has a great plan for you. You have countless gifts and strengths to

be used for the good of others. Start looking forward to what God has next for you. Your time of success is coming. Before long, you’ll receive your breakthrough.

Thus, “Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.” (Psalm 37:5).

Therefore, do not despair or be shaken by temporary setbacks, challenges or delays.