The Walk-Through

A colleague of mine recently had a meeting in preparation for a media event. Much of the meeting time was spent on doing a "walk-through"-- a detailed discussion on what would be said, what ought not be said, who would do what, and how to keep the audience engaged throughout the event.

Have we devoted time, daily, to do a "walk-through" with God? What would it look like if, every day, we met with God for instructions on how to handle our lives? The good news is that we can meet with Him through reflection on His word. When we are immersed in the word of God we are taught what to say, how to pray, when to be still, and when to act.

Acquiring the habit of doing a God-directed "walk-through" will indeed equip us to walk through the highs and lows of life. Remember the middle of Psalm 23? "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me." (Psalm 23:4) It is the leading, loving hand of God, embraced and engaged over time, that positions the psalmist to navigate through the dark days that confronted him. You and I can walk through dark days too, if we open ourselves to God's guidance.

Lord God, it is a joy and privilege to know You. Please instruct us, lead us, and guide us. Give us Your grace. Walk us through Your master plan, so that we can be ready to walk through all sorts of circumstances. We love You and thank You for preparing us for every event we face. In Jesus's name we pray, with thanksgiving. Amen.