One Step!

Daily Strength for Daily Needs

Teach me your way, O LORD, and lead me in a straight path. Psalm 27:11

            Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom,

                        Lead thou me on;

            The night is dark, and I am far from home,

                        Lead thou me on.

            Keep thou my feet: I do not ask to see

            The distance scene: one step is enough for me.  J.H. Newman

The night is dark, and I am far away from home!

God only is holy; He alone knows how to lead His children in the paths of holiness. He knows every aspect of your soul, every thought of your heart, every secret of your character, its difficulties and hindrances; He knows how to shape you in His will, and lead you onwards to perfect sanctification. He knows exactly how each event, each trial, each temptation, will tell upon you, and He disposes all things accordingly.  The consequences of this belief, fully grasped, will influence your whole life.  You will seek to give yourself up to God more and more unreservedly, asking nothing but what He wills; not seeking to bring things about for yourself, taking all He sends joyfully, and believing the “one step” set before you to be enough for you.  You will be satisfied that even though there are clouds around, and your ways seem dark, He is directing all, and what appears a hindrance will prove a blessing, since He wills it. Jean Nicolas Grou

Edited by Shirley Casseta Leger June 26, 2025