July 1

All sunshine and sovereign is God, generous in gifts and glory.  He doesn’t scrimp with his travelling companions.  It’s smooth sailing all the way with God-of-the-Angel-Armies”. Psalm 84:11-12 (MSG)

I don’t know about you, but I have gone down some rough and rugged roads in this journey of life, that I wish I had not taken. Travelled alone some of the way, or had companions that were less than helpful at times, so the road got rockier still.
 
Those wilderness wandering can take a while to recover from and to find your way back to the right path of peace. Rest assured, cherished one, though it may have felt lonely at time, you were never alone. God’s presence always prevails. He offers a hand to hold; a heart that hears. A power flowing through us that redeems what was; and speaks of all that is yet to be. Encouraging; equipping; protective and present is the God Who is travelling with you!
 
Call out from whatever road you are on, even now. Ask Jesus to show you that He is there, for He will meet you exactly where you are; sit with you a while if needed so you can catch your breath; then gently, lovingly, lead you in a new direction. Here you will see that the boundaries fall in pleasant places and the road is lined with God’s abundant goodness and grace.
 
Oh, precious one, shake the dust off your feet and run into the arms of your generous God. His love shines brighter than the noonday sun—illuminating the path ahead—leading and guiding you—from new beginnings in the mercy-filled mornings, all the way through each promise filled day! He is 100% for you, lovingly walking with you every step of the way.

Prayer:
 
Dearest Lord I thank You that my journey is not yet over, and with and in You, I can begin again, each new day.
 
Take my hand even now, I pray, and lead me forward—redeeming all that was lost—time, energy, relationships, dreams, and desires. Lead me in the path of peace. Let me live my days walking in grace and truth before You. Guide me in all of Your ways.
 
In the Holy Name of Jesus and for Your glory alone.