Steps

The other day, I pulled out an oldie, but goodie CD, Pages of Life by Fred Hammond. I jammed all the way to the song, "You're Steps are Ordered". Due to the agonizing details of the morning, that song brought everything into perspective for me. I immediately came to tears as I was reminded of God's protection, provision, and love for me as His daughter. I had to understand that the flat tire on the way to an important meeting was "ordered" by God! The stress I felt during that moment was everything except epiphany, but the moment the song came on, I began to understand unlike any other moment that every step is arranged, organized, managed, controlled and disciplined by the One who loves me more than anyone ever could.

Sometimes the thing that hurts the most, is the one that makes you stronger and also makes you wiser. It's the storm that helps define your character and standards of life. You see, if we didn't go through trials and heartaches, we would never be able to set boundaries. We would never be able to share our testimonies, our victories, nor teach life lessons to those whom we love.

The sooner we realize that every thing we go through is for purpose and designed for us, good or bad, the sooner we become "more than conquerors". Yes, your 'steps are ordered by God.'