I’m Not Sure What the Next Step Looks Like
Ruth Schwenk
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV)
“In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.” Psalm 18:6 (NIV)
“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him.” 2 Chronicles 16:9a (ESV)
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 (NRSVUE)
“‘Don’t lay a hand on the boy!’ the angel said. ‘Do not hurt him in any way, for now I know that you truly fear God. You have not withheld from me even your son, your only son.’” Genesis 22:12 (NLT)
“Do not be afraid of anyone, for I will be with you to rescue you. This is the LORD’s declaration.” Jeremiah 1:8 (CSB)
Jesus, I often feel anxious when my circumstances seem shaky or uncertain. But when I take my fears to You, I’m able to experience freedom. In Your presence, I remember who You are and who I am — Your child. In Your presence, I find peace. Overwhelm my heart with the fullness of joy that can only come from You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“… Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” Mark 6:50b (ESV)
“He directs the snow to fall on the earth and tells the rain to pour down.” Job 37:6 (NLT)
“But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.” 1 Chronicles 29:14 (NIV)
“Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines … yet I will rejoice in the LORD; I will take joy in the God of my salvation. GOD, the Lord, is my strength …” Habakkuk 3:17-19 (ESV)
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV)
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? …” Isaiah 43:19 (NIV)
“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:30 (ESV)
“After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil...