The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever–do not abandon the work of your hands.
Psalm 138:8
Last night, I had an intense dream. I was riding with my brother in his 2000 GMC Yukon, as he confronted me about my alcohol abuse. I listened, but then pointed to my recently imploded career and crumbling marriage as a hopeless situation that drove me to drink. My brother wasn’t buying it, as he brought up a mutual mentor of ours who’d always believed in us both. I feigned agreement, but simply wanted out of that SUV–somewhere where I could be alone with my addiction.
Clearly, this was a flashback to an alternate past; my brother sold that Yukon years ago! My ministry and marriage did indeed fall apart (in 2000), but I’ve never struggled with alcohol abuse, though it IS a family weakness.
Friend, I believe God rewound my life last night and showed me what COULD have been– had I not trusted His grace and followed His steps at a pivotal time.
If the Lord delights in a man’s way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with His hand.
Psalm 37:24
I don’t know about you, but I tend to fixate on questions about my NEXT step, not the steps I’ve already taken. But in reality, they’re both on the same path, one that God has planned from start to finish (Ephesians 2:10).
Today, and always, may you and I trust God enough to stick to the main roads of His providence. AMEN
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6
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