From where shall my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.  Psalm 121:1-2

Each day there will be issues the Lord has gifted you to manage and those that you have no idea how to handle. The challenges that are beyond your control are usually the ones that will dominate your thoughts. You mull your circumstances backward and forward, wondering what to do. In conclusion, you may find yourself saying, “I just don’t know”.

The Father allows these difficulties so you will rely upon Him. Remember, God’s goal is to develop your endurance and faith, and He does so by creating situations whereby you have no choice but to turn to Him (Romans 8:24).

When this happens, don’t rush ahead or invent solutions. First begin by setting your mind on God. Second, do all He has given you the wisdom to accomplish. Third, leave the rest in His hands and expect Him to reveal the path as you go. You may not know what to do, but He always does. Trust Him.

Lord, I trust you. When I don’t know what to do, remind me to fix my eyes on You. And keep me sensitive to Your Spirit so I can remain in the center of Your will, amen.

In His presence…let Him lead.

EVERY DAY IN HIS PRESENCE, CHARLES F. STANLEY