“God did not take them by the road that goes up the coast to Philistia,
although it was the shortest way…
Instead, he led them in a roundabout way
through the desert toward the Red Sea” (GNT).
God knew they weren’t ready to fight the Philistines
so He took them the long way.
God knows what you’re ready for
and what you’re not ready for.
The path He’s taking you on
may be the long way around,
but trust where He’s leading you,
even if you don’t understand why.
God has a plan for you and your life.
Trust in His plan and
follow the steps He orders for you
no matter what."
"Stay on the Sidewalk"
Devotions by Chris
Praise to the Lord, who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth, Who, as on wings of an eagle, uplifteth, sustaineth. Hast thou not seen How thy desires all have been Granted in what He ordaineth? | |
Praise to the Lord, who hath fearfully, wondrously, made thee! Health hath vouchsafed and, when heedlessly falling, hath stayed thee. What need or grief Ever hath failed of relief? Wings of His mercy did shade thee. | |
Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee, Who from the heavens the streams of His mercy doth send thee. Ponder anew What the Almighty can do, Who with His love doth befriend thee. | |
Excerpts from Hymn "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" by Douglas Earl Bush  |
Trust in the Lord and Lean Not
"We must each ask:
How do I keep centered and lean not unto my own understanding?
How do I recognize and follow the Savior’s voice when the voices of the world are so compelling?
How do I cultivate trust in the Savior?
May I suggest three ways to increase our knowledge of and trust in the Savior.
You will find that these principles are not new,
but they are foundational.
First, we can come to know the Lord and trust Him as we
“feast upon the words of Christ;
for behold, the words of Christ
will tell you all things what ye should do.”
Book of Mormon
Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they speak the words of Christ. Wherefore, I said unto you, feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do.
"Second, we can come to know the Lord and trust Him through prayer. What a blessing to be able to pray to our God! “Pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart.”
Book of Mormon
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ; that ye may become the sons of God; that when he shall appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is; that we may have this hope; that we may be purified even as he is pure. Amen.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,
saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil,
to give you an expected end.
Jeremiah 29:1
-Chris Hendrix
