By Pat Allchorne
Psalm 119:105
"Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path."
When walking uphill, I find it easier to reach the top if I focus on just one step at a time. If I stare at the peak, the journey feels impossible—but when I take it one small step at a time, I eventually get there. Life can feel overwhelming in the same way. We know the ultimate goal, but if we focus too much on how far we have to go, we might feel discouraged.
A Chinese proverb says, "A thousand-mile journey begins with one step." I’ve come to believe that this is how we should approach life—one step, one day at a time. God doesn’t ask us to have everything figured out; He simply asks us to trust Him for the next step. His Word is our guide, illuminating the path ahead, even if we can only see a little at a time.
Whatever you’re facing today, don’t let the weight of the journey overwhelm you. Keep moving forward, one step at a time, trusting that God is leading you exactly where you need to go.
Lord, when life feels overwhelming, help me to focus on the next step. Remind me that Your Word is my guide and that I can trust You to lead me. Amen.
