At times the road before me seems long, steep and challenging. I can feel lost. Uncertain. Afraid. Sometimes I’m not sure I have the strength for the journey. Then I remember that I’m not traveling alone. God is my ever-present guide. He knows where the road leads. He can see what lies ahead. That’s not all.
God also knows my concerns. He knows what I feel. That pain that I cannot explain to someone else, God knows. The fear of the unknown—He knows. And He offers me Himself.
Perhaps you feel overwhelmed today. You may be experiencing some sadness, loss or worry. You may find it difficult that God has called you to this path. “Surly,” you think, “God has an easier road for me to travel.”
The truth is we aren’t wise enough to assume that another path would be best for us. Maybe the easier road won’t make us into a better person who emulates the essence of Christ. Perhaps the difficult road is a path of grace—leading us to pure joy, peace and purpose in life. Could it be the difficult journey that enables us to be all God intends?
Out of all the possible paths, God knows the best path. Isa 55:9 says, “ His ways are higher than our ways. His thoughts are higher than our thoughts.” Because of this, we can take the path God has laid out for us today. We can trust, and not fear, in His infinite wisdom and love. And we can be certain that God will never lead us down the wrong road.
I’m praying for God to set your fee on the right path, today.
Blessings!
Lesa says
Mica, I read Proverbs 31 Devotions daily and know God is faithful. I would appreciate your prayers for provision, wisdom,protection and grace for our family. I will praying for the other women who leave comments here today or ask for prayer and I will also pray for you today. May God richly bless you today with favor!
Mary T says
Good morning Micca! I have always loved the story of Rahab…even though she was scared, she placed her faith in God and believed Joshua. When I watched it in the movie even though I knew the outcome, I prayed that she would not open the door. It is through faith that we are confident in Christ. We may not know what lies ahead but we believe that He loves us and as He says, “For I well know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you not to harm you; plans for a future with hope.” Jeremiah 29:11. Thank you for your inspiration this morning! What a beautiful way to start every day! Trusting in our Lord!
Robin Linkous says
Just wanted to thank you for being there!!! Thank You! Prayers for my daughter Paige & my relationship to be what it should be for Mom & daughter in Christ.
Ericka says
I’m praying that God will give my husband and I a closer relationship. His children are trying to tear us apart. Thank you for your prayers.
Beth says
I am praying Philippians 4:10-13 for myself this morning. Please join me as I feel like I’m hanging on by a thread. God Bless!
marie says
Prayers for both myself and my children are greatly appreciated. My son is going through a difficult time and questioning God. My heart has always been fearful but the desire of my heart is to be able to live life fully not trapped in fear or worry.
Linda says
Dear Marie, you have a Mother’s heart for your son. We continually pray for our children. I will be praying for you specifically today that God reveals himself to you today in a very special way. His blessings are there. Feel a hug.
Araceli says
Please pray for my whole family (my husband, my 2 sons and my daughter-in-law). We are having a difficult time among all of us. Please pray to restore our relationship as a family.
Thank you so much for your help.
Regards,
judi says
Please lift my son up in your prayers today. He is struggling with many things in his life right now. I know that God has a plan. Like the devotion said today – God might not change the circumstances but he is with my son through it all. Pray that I might be able to trust in God to take care of my son’s future. Thank you.
Kristie says
I have read the story of Rahab. I go back to it and read several times. I am going through diffcult times with finicial issues and my marriage. I pray everyday to feel loved and I do feel Gods present. The last year has brought me closer to God and depend on him more. I enjoy your website and you give me encourement. Thank you.
Patricia scott says
Pray for me and my children. Last Thursdey we buried my ex-husband. We were married for 26 years, the last 10 years he was very sick. He was bipolar. We had been divorced for 12years. He had nothing to do with either of the children for years. My children have been living with his rejection and now with his death.
I had to take care of his final expenses. Our pain dealing with this disease has lasted for twenty-three years. We need to be able to put the past behind us but, we are having a difficult time.
Evalyn says
Micca, thank you for this word today in your Proverbs 31 devotional. I am hanging on by a thread — a very accurate description. My marriage is falling apart, husband moved out 9 months ago. I am standing in the gap but it is not easy, not on me or on our two daughters (ages 22 and 17). I also recently lost my job due to a layoff. Rejection on multiple fronts. It is hard to let my husband go and it is hard to keep persevering through this tough season of job hunting. I also love Jeremiah 29:11. I am hanging on to the hope and the assurance that God will take care of us.
Shelly O says
Our situations are similar except that my husband is still living in the same house. We truly have no relationship though. IF he speaks to me it is only to hurt me. We don’t do anything together anymore. I’m truly hanging on by a thread also but it seems as if it is unraveling quickly. I’ve been unemployed for 3 years and in that 3 years I received so many rejections I have no self-assurance in my capabilities anymore. I do have direct sales position, but that is frought with rejections too.
Hang in there and I’ll pray for you!
Tracy says
Micca thank you for following Gods leading and blessing us this day. My prayer needs is for my mom having a pacemaker put in today in California where she and my sister lives. My brother lives in Virginia and I in Illinois with my own health issues. She in E.R. Friday admitted all tests run then told yesterday am going to rehab for strength building. Then last night a call she is having a “pacemaker” put in today. My brother and I lost to know get on a plane or not. We almost lost her several years ago to “gallbladder surgery”.
I’m the oldest and only Christian alive as we lost our brother to rough cancer battle in 2009. I have “hope” and more of God’s peace this morning which for my sister she doesn’t understand, though I’ve tried to explain. Living with my unbelieving husband with smoldering cancer for 11 years they are both in God’s hands.
All this to ask for prayer that God will be glorifed for ALL to see His grace, mercy, and love lovetoday and days ahead. Also that Mom realizes at 78 and hospital visits getting closer and closer to seriously “plan” for assisted living and an opening for her. God You are mighty and I love that we do not have to go through our trials alone we have our sisters in Christ here on earth to reach out too.
Jackie S. says
Micca, THANKS for this…….just what I need to read this morning!
Am praying for those commenting above!
Appreciate prayers for daughter, grandson needs, and my physical healing of hip/back pain.
Linda says
I remember a season of back pain 18 years ago! I just wanted to unzip my back and walk out. I could only listen to the melancholy tunes of Fernando Ortego…no reading, no TV. I only wanted a day of no pain and today, after back fusion I am pain free. I pray that your will be pain free after your season of pain.
Joanne Urbany says
Thank you for the timely word. Would greatly appreciate prayer for myself (feeling overwhelmed and experiencing much grief), my sons’ and daughter-in-law’s salvation and healing for my granddaughter. Thank you.
Candice says
Micca, Thank you so much. I am hanging by a thread and i know it will all be better in the end but right now it doesnt feel that way. I so needed to read this today.
Wendy says
Please pray for me. I feel as though I’ve lost everthing my exhusband my children my boyfriend my home maybe all this has happened in the past 2 or 3 years I have been drinking and it only makes things worse with the medications I take, please help me to have faith every minute of everyday thank you
Debbie says
Thank you for this encouragement. What a great reminder that our God knows exactly what we need and when we need it. He is there to lead us and guide us…we must be willing to follow in trust. Blessings to you Micca for sharing with us.
Julie T. says
Hi Micca,
Thank you for today’s blog (and the Proverbs 31 devotional)…I was just telling God in a prayer yesterday that I do feel overwhelmed–and yes I do have fear about the road ahead and it does feel like I’m clinging to a thread of hope for me and my pet bunny. He has provided a good roof over my head at a cost way cheaper than anywhere else in the area, and I did find work through one of my Christian girlfriends but it doesn’t pay much at all. I barely have anything left in savings and I’m saving all I can in daily life, trying to be careful…I willkeep the Isaiah reference in mind today. Thank you for your prayer. xo If anyone would be able to just add me and my bunny in your prayers, that would be wonderful. I will keep the others here in my prayers today too.
Melissa says
Thank you for sharing! it always amazes me how God sends us what we need! i am also praying for above comments and Please pray for my family as my brother just passed tragically. Especially pray for my father as he found him.
Connie W. says
Micca, thank you ever so much for your word that is based on His Word! As I read it, the Lord brought to mind a friend named Polly. She has battled insecurities, past abuse, and drug addiction for many years. Her “I’m not good enough perspective”, which she demonstrates covertly but nevertheless obviously in her thinking and in her spirit, has been her nemesis. She knows the Word of God but she just struggles mightily with applying the Word of God to her life. Please pray for her. At the current time, she is in the grips of a deep depression.
Blessings and thank you!
Laura B says
Thank you for this post today and the promises. Although I feel I’m hanging by that thread, God never let’s go of us. Today is my son’s birthday-he passed away Oct 26 of heroin OD. But before he passed he went through Teen Challenge program and the light of Jesus shined in him with the relationship he found with him. My husband, who is a believer, has harmed himself through wrong choices and is in desperate need of medical help but is running. I pray he finds someone who prays with him today to ease the grief. Please pray for me to find peace and know that God is working in only the way he knows how.
Barbara says
Please pray for my son. He is 23 and has had physical infirmities all his life. He suffers from Tourette’s syndrome. My husband and I thought that it had lessened quite a bit but now he confessed that it is so bad that he can’t continue in college and he has become depressed. He is having panic attacks, and tendon and muscle pain everywhere, not to mention episodes of intense itching and hives. He doesn’t sleep well either. It seems that all of the waves and breakers have rolled over us at once, but my hope is in the Lord. We need wisdom, direction, financial help, healing for our son, and peace. Your post today is so well timed. It gives me an anchor to hold on to.
Heather Dawkins says
Just what I needed to hear/read.. Thank you..
Debra says
Like your friend Micca, my husband told me a year ago he didn’t love me anymore and wanted a divorce. I also knew we were having problems and I had been going to counseling but husband would not go. He stopped going to church and shut himself off from friends and family. He filed for divorce in March, 2013 and it was final the end of April. Forty days later he married a woman in another state. He had been having an on-line relationship (affair)with her for four years! During all of this we were still living in the same house and were committed to this arrangement until the house sold. God knew that I was holding on by a string. Through His great mercy he brought a buyer for the house and it was sold before we even listed it for sale and the closing is this Thursday! God Is Good! With His love and guidance and my wonderful friends, I will survive this, move on and grow in my faith. I love Jesus!
Shelly O says
Hi Micca, I read the story of Rehab today and felt a need to write. Like your friend, my marriage is in shambles, a fake. My husband treats me with disdain and belittles me. Since I’ve been unemployed for 3 years, he has gotten worse. I try to keep my focus on God, but it is so difficult when my spouse says something mean to me – especially when he turns around and calls a friend and is as nice as ever to them (he does this often). If he’s not watching TV, he is talking to his buddies…ignoring me 98% of the time that he is home. I’m so afraid of what will happen when he retires (possibly the end of this year). Due to my financial situation, I’m stuck and don’t know where to turn – except to God or I try to anyway. Thanks for your story
Laurie says
I have recently lost my job and am desperately searching for favorable employment through Christ our Lord. I would appreciate your prayers for provision, wisdom & knowledge to make the right decision, protection and grace for our family. I will be praying for all who left comments here today. I will also pray for you and all of the women of Proverbs 31. Thank you and may God bless you and your ministry!
Jen says
This email spoke right to where I’m at today, hanging by a thread in many different areas, thanks for the timely word!
D says
Thank you for the encouragement for today. I am indeed hanging by a thread. My husband recently confessed that he committed adultery with a coworker and by viewing pornography. I am incredibly devastated and hurt. I have asked for God’s help during this very difficult time in my life. We are trying to restore our marriage. I’m taking it day by day, praying, reading God’s word, and seeking godly counsel. In the end, I want God to triumph over this, not the enemy.
Jessica F says
I am hanging by a thread. My husband and I had to file for bankruptcy and I feel ashamed and stressed. These is causing strain in our relationship because I feel that deep down I hold him responsible for our financial situation. We have court tomorrow and am terrified, I feel like I shouldn’t be in this place because I was careful with money. Please pray for us and for me, that I don’t have these feelings toward him and that I can handle the situation tomorrow. Thank you so much for this post and for all you do. God bless! I will be praying for all that have posted.
Suzanne says
Praying for all my sisters who have commented above me. Would appreciate prayers for my family. Please pray for Gods protection in decision making and for my husband and his financial choices and for our family and marriage.
Dawn says
When I read today’s “Hanging by a Thread”, I was amazed as this story is so similar to mine. In addition, I also lost my job 4 months after my divorce was final. All my unemployment pay has been given, no more left, and have no money coming in. No alimony. No job prospects. Had a major surgery just weeks prior to my husband leaving. Had no idea of his intent. 2012 was full of problems for me but through it all Jesus has been by my side. Even though it has been tough I have such peace within. I do ask for your prayers for me and also for my ex, as his heart is hardened. He continues to stay in contact and it is so hard for me to be like Jesus tells us to be. I tell him not to contact but he still does? Please pray for him. I too will be praying for the ladies that have posted. Thank you so much for this ministry.
Micca says
Hello sweet friends,
I wish I could respond to each of you if time allowed. However, I have responded in prayer. I have read each post, cried with you and prayed for you and your loved ones. I prayed for the restoration of marriages and broken hearts. I want you to know that God sees you. He has not forgotten you. He is working on your behalf whether it looks like it or not. Rest in that truth and the peace of God will fill your heart in the wait.
Sending my love to each of you!