Do you ever wish you had a life map? You know, one that would show what you’ll find when you round the next bend so you can be prepared for whatever you encounter? Life doesn’t work that way. We make our plans, we set our course, but quite often we end up in a completely different place than we expected. But you know…it’s okay. Because even though WE can’t see what’s coming, God already knows. He’s already there, ready to offer us the strength and peace we need to handle whatever pitfalls the road includes. When we remember we never walk alone, we can walk with confidence, stepping forward in faith. He’s never failed me! And He never will.
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