January 4, 2026

It is a source of joy to know God strides ahead of us, moving obstacles, performing miracles, clearing the path so we can follow His plan for our lives. The problems arise when we jump off the path, either left or right, and follow our own desires. There we stumble into the brambles, the pitfalls, and the traps. Follow God. Avoid the dreaded delays and walls.

For nonbelievers, the idea that there is a God who loves us, watches over us, and moves obstacles out of our way is far-fetched. Once we surrender our hearts to follow Jesus, believe in the Bible, and hear testimonies of miracles, healings, and changed lives, we see God is absolutely involved in our lives.

Prayer
Lord, I know it isn’t always easy to achieve what You have called me to do. When nothing goes right, I start thinking perhaps I have not heard You correctly. Help me believe I hear You perfectly, and trust Your guidance. God, I trust You; it is me I do not always trust. Help me stay on the path where You have placed me and accomplish all the things You have called me to do. May I be acutely attuned to Your voice, obeying every touch, every prayer You request, and always wanting to do Your will instead of my own.

“You can make this choice by loving the Lord your God, obeying him, and committing yourself firmly to him. This is the key to your life. And if you love and obey the Lord, you will live long in the land the Lord swore to give your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” —Deuteronomy 30:20 NLT