2 Samuel 22:32-34  ³² For who is God, but the LORD? And who is a rock, except our God?  ³³ The God who has girded me with strength has opened wide my path.  ³⁴ He made my feet like the feet of deer, and set me secure on the heights.

If you have ever tried to walk on a sandy beach you know it can be difficult, particularly if you are trying to climb up a dune. For every step forward, you slide back at least as far. It takes a tremendous amount of energy and effort with little to show for it.

When we try to go it alone in our faith journey we find ourselves walking on spiritual sand. It is hard to make progress. We slide backward. It takes a tremendous amount of energy and effort with little to show for it.

But God is our rock. When we put our trust in him and allow him to direct our paths we step securely on firm ground, no more slipping or sliding. We can rest in him and he restores our strength, even as we continue to move forward on the way to new life in him.

Lord, help us to put our trust in you so that we can walk securely in you. Amen.