The following quotes encouraged me greatly today. I am deeply aware of my need for God's guidance and for His grace. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I am not perfect and fail miserably day after day. But God in His mercy, reaches down and picks me up when I fall. It's hard sometimes trying to be obedient to God. I know God is aware though and when I stagger or stray or become too weary to go forward, He takes me by the hand and leads me on. It's hard sometimes to understand God's plan and the paths He leads us on. He isn't always asking me to understand though, but to be faithful. God knows my proneness to wander, but by His grace, He is helping me seek His will above my own. Not living perfectly, but living for a perfect God.
Walking with God by J. R. Miller
"Direct my footsteps according to Your Word; let no sin rule over me." Psalm 119:133
This is a prayer which should always be on our lips. We should get our direction from God, not once in our life only, when we first give ourselves to Him; not at the opening of each day only, as we go forth to the day's task; not merely at the beginning of each new piece of work or of each fresh task—but every moment, for each step. That is what "walking with God" means. We may make this so real, that we shall look up into God's face continually, asking, "What next, dear Lord? What shall I do now? Which course shall I take today? How shall I do this duty?" If we can but have God's guidance and help for the little short steps—we need not fear for the long miles—the great stretches of road. If each step is of His directing—the long miles will be paths of His choosing.
"Direct my footsteps according to Your Word; let no sin rule over me." Psalm 119:133
"Believers err in many things, falling many ways, and sin is mixed with all they do; but in the tenor of their lives all believers are faithful, seeking the will and glory of God in all things and above all things. As we become increasingly aware of our personal sinfulness and corruption, as we are humbled by the depravity of our hearts, nothing is more comforting, cheerful, and reassuring to God’s saints, than the knowledge of the fact that in the eyes of Christ we stand perfect in the beauty of his righteousness, the beauty which he has put upon us."-Don Fortner
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