Going through the mud

It has been a very rainy May around here. So much so that whenever my daughter and I are able to get out for a walk, we do it, otherwise we may not be able to for another couple of days. Because of the rain, many of our routes there is mud or puddles on the sidewalk/trail and you have to go through them. I always feel that I become super aware of my footing and slow down when coming across this. Now, I could choose to just stop and turn around, but we would not have the opportunity to see and experience all that we do and eventually get to our destination. So going through a bit of mud is worth the efforts. 

There are times in our prayer lives that we are being asked to carefully walk through a bit of mud. Perhaps there is "nothing" going on, but God is simply asking you to slow down and focus on Him. Or maybe there are changes or challenges in life currently - rather than giving up and saying "Nope...not going to even try!" God is inviting you to walk through it with Him. Once we get through the mud, we are able to walk more confidently the rest of the journey and get to our destination of ultimately heaven.

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Lord God, 

I recognize that right now I may see a bit of mud before me, but there is a much better destination ahead that I am working towards. I need you to guide me through this mud carefully so I can grow closer to you and not give up even if I feel like I may slip. 

In your name,

Amen.

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Simply a little pencil in God's hand,

Elizabeth