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SATURDAY JULY 25


WALKING WITH THE LORD

READ:
Psalm 37:2
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The steps of a
good man are
ordered by the
LORD, and He
delights in his way.
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A small pamphlet I received from a friend was titled "An Attempt to Share the Story of 86 Years of Relationship with the Lord." In it, Al Ackenheil noted key people and events in his journey of faith over nearly nine decades. What seemed to be ordinary choices at the time__memorizing Bible verses, meeting for prayer with others, telling his neighbors about Jesus_became turning points that changed the direction of his life. It was fascinating to read how God's hand guided and encouraged Al.

The psalmist wrote, "The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way" (PS. 37:23). The passage continues with a beautiful description of God's faithful care for everyone who wants to walk with Him. "The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide" (v. 31).

Each of us could create a record of God's leading and faithfulness, reflecting on God's guidance__the people, places, and experiences that are landmarks on our pathway of faith. Every remembrance of the Lord's goodness encourages us to keep walking with Him and to thank someone who influenced us for good.

The Lord guides and guards all who walk with Him. __David McCasland

**Heavenly Father, Your faithfulness to us is unfailing
Thank You for leading, guiding, and providing so many
spiritual encouragers and mentors.
Bless those today who have helped us so much.
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You are headed in the right direction when you walk with God.

*********************Today's Bible Reading __ Psalm 37:23-31***********************
23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and He
delights in his way. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly
cast down; for the LORD upholds him with His hand.

25 I have been young, and now am old; yet I have not
seen the righteous forsaken, nor his descendants begging
bread. 26 He is ever merciful, and lends; and his descendants
are blessed.

27 Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell forevermore.
28 For the LORD loves justice, and does not forsake His saints;
they are preserved forever, but the descendants of the wicked
shall be cut off. 29 The righteous shall inherit the land, and
dwell in it forever.

30 The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his
tongue talks of justice. 11 The law of his God is in his heart;
none of his steps shall slide.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>INSIGHT<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
The psalms of David speak so powerfully and
realistically to us because they are records of his own experience__
his own trials and hardship. We often like to focus on phrases like
the one found in verse 23, "The LORD makes firm the steps of the
one who delights in him" (NIV). But the reality comes in verse 24:
"Though he may stumble, he will not fall" (NIV). We will stumble
even when we delight in the Lord, but we will not fail because He
upholds us.