Guidance

“For such is God, our God forever and ever; He will lead us until death.”—Psalm 48:14 NASB

Georg Neumark could not find a job. Finally, Neumark, who was born in 1621 in central Germany, was hired as a tutor in the family of a prominent judge.

As he thought about the worry he had faced, Neumark realized God was with him every step of the way. To describe what he had learned, he wrote a hymn, “If You Will Only Let God Guide You.”

Neumark realized that God always is with us. We can hope in Him through all our ways, whatever may come. He stands beside us as we go through challenges and difficulties. As we trust in His “unchanging love,” our lives are built “on the Rock that cannot move.”

To have this confidence and peace, we need to trust Him, be still, and rest in Him. We need to realize that He knows “our inmost wants.” Instead of worrying, we should “sing, pray, and swerve not from His ways.” We should stay faithful, never give up, but trust “His rich promises of grace.”

Neumark went on to have a successful career as a poet and gained important political positions. He also experienced additional tragedies. A fire consumed all his possessions. Then late in life, he became blind. Yet he knew that God was with him, guiding him in every situation.

No matter what you face, remember that God is with you. Trust Him. Stay faithful.

Reflection Question: Write a prayer asking God to guide you this week.