This God – His way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true;
He is a Shield for all those who take refuge in Him.
For who is God, but the LORD? And who is a rock, except our God? –
the God who equipped me with strength and made my way blameless.
Psalms 18:30-32

Soon – click!  Our suitcases will have just been thrown into the back of the car.  We’ll be zooming past restaurants and familiar buildings…lots of waiting…waiting…then, finally!  I’ll see the first glimpse of that beautiful mountain scenery rising up into the clouds, and all of the traveling will be so worth it! Oh, to finally see them again! It will look as if each one is reaching toward the heavens posed with its mighty strength and massive hard rock formations, and I’ll quickly think of my God Who made those magnificent mountains and that He alone truly is my Rock—beyond anything visible that I can see!

He has helped me when I have cried out to Him, and I can praise Him for that, much like Hannah did in her prayer after her son, Samuel, (who she desperately prayed for) was born.

There is none holy like the LORD; for there is none beside You; there is no Rock like our God.
2 Samuel 2:2

The next day, I’ll sit with a cup of coffee in one hand, my Bible in my lap, and look up toward those huge, majestic creations.  I’ll have time with God there.  Just as God was faithful in being with David in his life and he gave great thought to God being his Rock, I know it will be easy to think of God’s goodness to me over the years in that way.  I’ll remember, and be thankful. His Word has been true, and He has been by my side as my Rock.  No other god can take the place of the One True God!

I’ll ponder how any strength throughout my life was found only in Him.  And then, I’ll think of what lies ahead—perhaps some dreams that I desire to fulfill for His glory.  If they seem too big for me to attempt, that will be okay, for they are not too big for my God.  When the fears come, I’ll simply draw closer to Him, and take refuge in Him. For He will equip me with His strength with whatever comes my way.  I hope on that day, I’ll pray, read, and meditate on God’s Word for awhile, and pray again.  I’ll lay my requests, praises, and dreams at the foot of the one great Rock—my Lord!

What do you do when you look up at a mountain?  Do you remember the faithfulness and strength of God that enabled you to get where you are today?  Do you believe He is enough to carry you through whatever lies ahead?  Lay everything at the foot of the one great Rock, our Lord!  His way is perfect.  Never walk alone in this life, not when your all can be found in Him!  Walk with Him.  Follow Him where He leads.

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Dear Lord, in the peace and quiet that each of us carves out of every day wherever we are, let us be reminded of Your all-sufficient Presence, Strength, and Faithfulness. Thank You for being our Rock and Strength.  Lead us, and continue to equip us for Your calling on each of our lives.  In Jesus’ precious Name I pray, Amen.