Our lives develop by decisions we make regarding the steps we must take to reach our goal. At some stage, we evaluate our progress by measuring the distance travelled while mapping our way through life.
Some steps were good and some were bad. Alice was busy pondering her progress when Jesus stepped in.
“Step by step is not a once off stride to be completed in one giant leap towards reaching one single purpose. It is neither a specific laid down series of events to follow meticulously. Step by step means something to do at this moment, dictated by your circumstances and purpose in life, followed by the next available step.”
“I did not create the universe in one day. It took Me 7 long days to complete.”
“So many people try to achieve their goal in one single step and when they fail, they become so de-motivated that their goal disappears from the horison.”
“For some their final purpose just takes too many steps and they quit. Some extinguish their flame of hope even before they begin because the road ahead seems too difficult and tedious.”
“How old are you today? If I created you to be at your present age in one single moment, without your having to reach this moment in time step by careful step, do you think that you would be the same person you are now? Absolutely not!”
“When I look at you I see every step of your way. Surely, some of those steps you would not have taken if you could have the chance to do it all over again. However, rest assured, every step, good or bad, assisted in forming you to be you.”
“Now, My child, look past the rugged exterior and notice the diamond glistening on the inside still being cut into the final you. See the flowers about to blossom and smell the sweet lavender you.”
“Then look up and keep on following Me to your final earthly destiny. Before that point, a lot more steps will have to be taken. Take them with confidence, knowing that you are on your way to a glorious ending which would be, incidentally, a new beginning.”
“Keep one fact in mind as you go. I am not the One building your steps, I’m only guiding you where to put your foot down. The choice of steps are yours. Make sure they include Me too.”
“I love you so much because there is no person in the universe like you.”