Psalm 18:35-36   ³⁵ You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand has supported me; your help has made me great.  ³⁶ You gave me a wide place for my steps under me, and my feet did not slip.

When we are trying to make changes in our lives we establish goals for ourselves. We need to keep those goals in front of us in order to stay on the right path. But for some of us our goals are not able to be met quickly. They will only be fulfilled after months and even years of faithful adherence to our new program. It is easy to become discouraged when the goal still seems far away and our progress seems small.

In these times it is important to take a moment to look back at where we were at the beginning of the journey and at what has been accomplished. We will see that progress has been made and things have changed. Maybe our attitude has changed, maybe we see tangible, physical results of our persistence.

As we walk the journey of faith, we need to take time to look back as well. We will see those times when God was faithful. We will see those times when we were able to have faith in the midst of struggle. We will see answered prayers, attitudes changed. Looking back at where we were and looking at where we are today will give us hope for the future that will lead us forward.

Lord, thank you for what you have done for us. Help us to remember your faithfulness as we continue on our journey. Amen.