God Will Get Me Through

"The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph." -Thomas Paine

            How many times in my life has there truly been a David and Goliath moment? I think anyone can relate with facing a situation that really seemed impossible. It’s a terrifying feeling when one finds oneself staring at a mountain, knowing that they’re going to have to climb it. I can only imagine what it must have been like for Lewis and Clark or some of the other early explorers, to reach a monumental barrier, an impasse; and to have to press on. But the great thing is: I don’t have to go it alone. God promises me strength if I only ask for it. “On the very day I call to you for help, my enemies will retreat. This I know: God is on my side. O God, I praise your word. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?” (Psalm 56:9-11)

            Christ will get me through, for only He can make the impossible, possible. And how much sweeter the victory will be! Like Paul, let me boast in Christ, for He is certainly not one to be ashamed of. There are difficult times, but difficult times produce the greatest rewards. It’s the same concept that the most satisfactory things in life are earned through hard work. It’s that culmination of effort, that solidification of faith; that really makes something worthwhile. Therefore, is it not these things that I should really take pride in? Of course, it is not through me, but through God that anything is possible. And so, I should never forget to give praise for his blessings and his strength. Like David, I must always remember that God is the one who sees me through, in the good times and the really challenging ones, “For you have rescued me from death; you have kept my feet from slipping. So now I can walk in your presence, O God, in your life-giving light.” (Psalm 56:13)

            Dear Father, today you saw me through, just like you saw me through the day before and the day before that. You delivered me from all that was in my way. You protected me and provided for me. The difficult times are past and now I can rejoice in your name. Let me shout your glory to heaven, let me praise your good word here on Earth and tell everyone of what you have done, for you have saved me Lord. I leaned on you in times of trouble and you gave me strength. I looked to you for guidance in times of confusion and you cleared a path for me. I just pray Lord that now that the path has been made clear and my way is free from obstacles, that you would guide me along it, always looking to you. I love you Lord, I thank you and I praise you. May your will be done. Amen.