I Will Walk By Faith

Gratitude stabilizes my life and helps me keep my perspective clear.  I am as usual so grateful for all the things that are right in my life and patient for things that require redress.  And as usual God unfailingly gives me confirmation of the order of my steps.  A few weeks ago, as I was accepting that some things are still out of my hands, every time I got in my car no matter the time of day the first song on when I clicked on my radio was “I Will Walk By Faith” by Jeremy Camp.  The lyrics remind me that I have chosen to walk in faith –  the lyrics:


Would I believe you when you would say
Your hand will guide my every way
Will I receive the words You say
Every moment of every day


[chorus]
Well I will walk by faith
Even when I cannot see
Well because this broken road
Prepares Your will for me 


Help me to win my endless fears
You've been so faithful for all my years
With one breath You make me new
Your grace covers all I do

Well I'm broken- but I still see Your face
Well You've spoken- pouring Your words of grace
I will walk, I will walk, I will walk by faith
I will, I will, I will walk by faith


This song helped me remember that I have committed to allow certain circumstances to unfold as God will author them.  And that whatever attempt I make, whatever participation I choose to resolve these circumstances must continue to be based on my own values.  I must continue to not be driven by the chatter and confusion of others who should not be involved in these particulars circumstances.


Time is proving to be a revealer of truth.  The pettiness and jealousy behind the actions of others is undeniable.  Which simply provides an opportunity for me to know how to LIFT (Live in Forgiveness and Truth).  I am hopeful that in the face of truth resolution will come peacefully and timely.  This has taken what seems like a long time, and had I been sitting still it would probably ‘feel’ like an even longer time.  At every step God has made it possible for me to grow and keep moving.  I am grateful.