He Goes Before Me

by Desi Ash

Starting the New Year off on the right foot can be difficult.

We set ourselves up for what we want to accomplish and think about how we can become better people.

It all sounds good until we get back into the routine of work and taking care of our families and all the events on the calendar.

Before we know it the things we wanted to accomplish fade away.

But, there is no need to worry. Life gets busy and seasons of hardship come and go. Through it all God is right there with us. Deuteronomy 31:8 says The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

 

God is there. God is there when your teenager doesn’t understand why he has to be home before curfew. God is there when your baby won’t stop crying regardless of what you try. God is there when your preteen wants to do everything on their own even if it means making things harder in the long run. And God is there when you feel lonely and want to give up.

 

Start this New Year off knowing that there will be hard times and that the goals or resolutions or reservations we have set for ourselves might get left behind in the journey of life. Regardless of all of that, you are not alone. God is with us.

 

When you do fall behind, and statistically maybe you already have, it’s okay. Pick up where you left off. Take comfort in knowing that God is already going ahead of you. God is not finished with you or your family yet!