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Each step you take brings a challenge but, with God on your

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side, you can make it.
I know what it is like to take the next step in God’s plan for
life. I know what it is like to be in fear and trembling, not
knowing what was coming next. I want to remind you that the
devil will try to stop you by whispering in your ear that you
cannot do it. You must talk back in his ear and let him know
that, according to Philippians 4:13, ‘I can do all things

“The steps of a
good man are
ordered by the Lord
and He delights in
his ways.”

through Christ who strengthens me.’ Let him know that the
Lord’s doing it through you. God is the one who gave the assignment to you and He will never call
you to do anything that He did not equip you to do. So it is not you, it is God in you.
You have to speak to the devil that way when he is shouting in your ear. This is the attitude you
have to take in life if you desire to reach your full potential. Opportunity will start knocking on your
door. Take advantage of God’s promises to you, knowing that He will never leave you nor forsake
you.
God’s wisdom and strength are there for you. Psalm 37:23 tells us that, ‘The steps of a good
man are ordered by the Lord and he delights in his ways.’ He will order your steps—steps which will
take you to success and not failure.
There will be times when it may seem so dark that you are unable to see how to take another
step forward. This is when you close your eyes and simply grasp the hand of your Heavenly Father
and say:

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“Father, You said in Your Word that You would never leave me nor forsake me. Your promise
to me is that You will always be with me. Father, by faith I now take Your hand, expecting
You to lead me to victory.”

We live in a time-conscious society in which our lives are tightly scheduled, and we want to
schedule God’s time, too. Remember, God’s timetable is never like ours. There will be times when
He will show you the next step instantly; most of the time this is the exception to the rule. I was one
who had a difficult time waiting. I was one who had a difficult time waiting for His direction to the
next step. I wanted everything to go according to my timing. It was not too long before I found out
that His plan for me was far superior to mine. God is not in a hurry. God is never too early or too
late. God is always on time.
I want you to be encouraged. You can make it through every circumstance in life, regardless of
what it is. Learn to simply place your hand in God’s hand. Allow Him to direct your path and He will
lead you to a successful and satisfying life.”

! Prayer:

Father, I thank You for being there for me. I know that, with You, I can make it this
time and every time. I am taking Your hand by faith, and I am expecting You to lead me each
step of the way. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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