Footprints

Then the angel said to him, "Put on your clothes and sandals." And Peter did so. "Wrap your cloak around you and follow me," the angel told him. Peter followed him out of the prison, but he had no idea that what the angel was doing was really happening; he thought he was seeing a vision. They passed the first and second guards and came to the iron gate leading to the city. It opened for them by itself, and they went through it. When they had walked the length of one street, suddenly the angel left him.

Acts 12:8-10

As much as we would like God's tangible works in our lives every moment, there are times when He must pull His angels and hedge of protection away from us. There are many reasons for this but a big one I think is so that we don't become dependant on the blessings. God's angel was with Peter just long enough, not a moment too little or too much. We can be spoiled with God's provisions, so much so that it's not that anymore. It becomes a crutch and disables us instead of enabling us. God knows what those limits are and we need to be satisfied with and without deeds; because it's all by His hand and it's always good.

I think about that poster and words on footprints. About how we can feel like God left us alone on our journey only to realize that we never were alone. In fact, He's carried us in the most trying of times. I look back at my life and see ups and downs; clearly seeing God's works in every step. But that's in my correct state of mind. When I'm down feeling helpless, no good, unworthy... these are the times where I need to really focus on God's presence in my life. I cannot ever forget that He's always with me no matter how alone I feel. I must remember that He'll reveal Himself as an angel sometimes, a friend or even a stranger... or maybe silence to my own thoughts. If it's drawing my thoughts back to Him, there He is.

Heavenly Father, thank You for making Yourself known in so many ways. I have a prayer today for a brother in Christ. No details have been revealed yet but I know there's hurt and a sense of urgency to talk to You again. Grant me LORD Your Spirit to accomplish the things You have laid out today; no more, no less. Allow me to serve You and be Your angel to this brother, Your son. I love You Father God & Friend. In the Most High of all Names... Christ Jesus I pray, Amen!