My daughter Logan is of the age where she really doesn't like holding Mommy's hand when we are going through the mall. She likes to be able to wander towards the things she likes to look at. I have notice that as long as Wendy has Logan by the hand, she can guide her wherever she wants to go. And Logan, to be honest, really doesn't have a say to what direction she is led to.

Such is the case this morning from our scripture. Psalms 119:133, the writer asks the Lord to "establish my footsteps in Thy word." He is simply asking God to take him by the hand and lead him to the places where God wants him to be.

When you allow God to "establish your footsteps" -

• He determines what job you take
• He determines where you are on Sundays
• He determines who your with at all times
• He guides you to places of ministry that He wants you to accomplish

We are still in a battle trying to do what our flesh tells we want to do. And when you listen to the flesh, you will be depressed when the flesh says you should be depressed. You will be angry when your flesh says to be angry. You will run away from church when the flesh says to run.

When are we going to learn our lives will become a lot less stressful when we simply say "God, establish my footsteps according to Thy word." "Please take me by the hand and don't let me stray from you."

Prayer: "Lord, we have our own agendas and goals. Help us to throw those away and walk where you want us to walk."