Walk Peacefully with Me

This past week the Lord has grown me in so many different ways that I have found myself questioning him and asking, "God, what are you doing?" As I was sharing with a friend at work about a situation I was dealing with, she shared the following devotion with me which I hope will inspire each of you:

Walk peacefully with Me through this day. You are wondering how you will cope with all that is expected of you. You must traverse this day like any other: one step at a time. Instead of mentally rehearsing how you will do this or that, keep your mind on My Presence and on taking the next step. The more demanding your day, the more help you can expect from Me. This is a training opportunity, since I designed you for deep dpendence on your Shepherd-King. Challenging times wake you up and amplify your awareness of needing My Help. When you don't know what to do, wait while I open the way before you. Trust that I know what I'm doing, and be ready to follow My lead. I will give strength to you, and I will bless you with peace.

The Lord knew I needed this devotion. While I have found my ministry work this week to be challenging, the situations to which I was ministering were even a bigger challenge for those involved. I must not ask God why. Instead, I must ask him how and when if I am truly committed to serving Him as He calls me. I'm thankful he has considered me trustworthy enough to do His work this week, and I shall wait patiently for what is to come next. I desire to walk peacefully with Him and know disobedience would not bring the blessing of peace He desires for me.