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A Lamp to My Feet

"I'm so thankful for the Word of God that continues to, day by day, guide my steps and give me just enough light for the step I'm on."
-Abby Hickey of Little Birdie Blessings

I'm so thankful for my friend Abby and her encouragement. She has consistently texted me a scripture verse at least 4 times a week since last October. I can't begin to count the times when the verse she has sent has been exactly what I needed at the exact moment I needed it. 

The day I was annoyed with EVERYONE on the road and EVERYONE that called in to work:
"Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, and patience." Colossians 3:12b

The day I was agonizing over decisions affecting the future:
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans." Proverbs 16:3

 The day I was going have a second interview and would possibly have to make a decision and I had no idea what way to go:
"Whether you turn to the right or the left, you will hear a voice behind you saying, 'this is the way, walk in it.'" Isaiah 30:21

 You think I'm joking that these all happened to come on the very day I needed them? I'm not. I can list more if you'd like. To me, this is proof that the Word of God is alive and active. All we need is "enough light for the step [we're] on." (It's also proof to me that when someone is in tune with the Lord, even a small thing can be very powerful.)

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  1. Little Birdie BlessingsApril 16, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    Thank you dear Moriah, I'm so glad to hear that so many of the scriptures "I" chose were exactly what you needed. Yes, that's God at work. I'd love to hear the others, send me an email with them.

    Isaiah 55:11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

    It's affirmation for me to keep texting each day. Thanks again Moriah for your encouragement. ~ Abby

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