Even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.

Psalm 139:10

I look forward to the change of seasons. This year, I added a fifth one which I call the road construction season. Since road repairs must be finished before winter, summer travels have been altered. As I write this devotion, major bridges are being rebuilt. Road closures and detour signs make travel slow and frustrating.

Our lives are similar at times. Just when we think we’ve mapped out our future, circumstances cause us to go in a different direction. Problems with aging, health issues, or moving to a new home can become stressful obstacles. During road construction we follow the signs, but during life changes we have a 24-hour GPS, our heavenly Father! Whatever lies ahead, we can trust Him to help and guide us.

Clare Hilgendorf
Appleton, WI

Lord, please help me to navigate the changes in my life. Amen.

Reflect: Remember those who first showed you the path to Jesus.

Read: Exodus 15:13 and Nehemiah 9:19