There have been many times that we have questioned what was happening around us. We have found ourselves in circumstances that were unsettling, uncomfortable, and at times unpleasant. Always believing that “our steps are ordered by Yahweh,” we would press on convinced that our situation was temporary and maybe if we bombarded Heaven with enough prayer – things would change. Something Apostle Ball said years ago has come back to us many times – “hopefully Yahweh doesn’t answer some of our prayers.” We have often joked that Yahweh must sometimes shake His head and say “bless their hearts – they’ll understand soon.” Romans 8:26 “Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weakness. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” Apostle Ball taught us early on the importance of honoring Holy Spirit and giving Him every opportunity to show Himself mighty on our behalf.

Having a Jack Russell, we find ourselves walking quite a bit. We enjoy the time together and it gives us opportunity to talk. On one of these walks, we were dialoging – one of us complaining (we won’t say who) – about the environment we found ourselves in. To be honest, the observations and complaints were valid – but as we walked and talked a bigger picture unfolded. All of a sudden it was if a curtain had been pulled back and the importance of our environment was made crystal clear. We could see that if circumstances were any different it would impede Yahweh’s purpose for us. We really could not be in any better place – so necessary – so purposed – we (I) just couldn’t see it until my spiritual eyes we opened. Thank you Yahweh for giving us time and bypassing some of our petitions  – keeping us in Your way and full of life.

Life, sometimes, can be a thrilling roller coaster ride. The ups and downs can be quite dramatic. When the pace of life speeds up and your schedule is not quite your own, you can get swept into a vortex of activity where it becomes a challenge to maintain a sense of peace and control. Emotions are good, but Apostle Ball taught us long ago that if you allow your emotions to dictate your relationship with Yahweh, you often find yourself off course, unsure and sore from the whiplash of life’s circumstances.

Recently we have been traveling extensively – many special occasions just happened to fall close together and required us to maintain a high energy pace. Through it all – it has been a challenge to keep our spirit in tune and not allow all the distractions to wear us down. We were not always successful, but thanks to Holy Spirit – those gentle words of “steady on” brought us back to that place of rest in Him and the reality that our emotions and feelings do not dictate our relationship with the Father.

What Yahweh is looking for is our obedience. When we honor Him with our first and best and keep our hearts a place for Holy Spirit to abide, we can be confident before Him and know that He is working all things for our good. Even when a few storms come our way, we can know that He will bring us through. We strive to maintain that “steady on” attitude. We try to not allow our emotions to reach too high when great things happen and not get too low when we are disappointed.

Yahweh promised to order our steps – our commitment is relationship and His will. No matter what comes our way, we have purposed to stay steady on. We will not be moved by what we see, but by what we know He has purposed and planned for us.  Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Your will be done Yahweh – in and through us. No matter what comes our way, Holy Spirit help us to be “steady on!”