One More Step Forward
1/5/26, 1:00 PM
Inspired by:
“I Understand”
Smokie Norful
Focus: Trusting God when His voice feels silent and His plan is still unfolding
Scripture References (NIV):
• Psalm 32:8 — “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”
• Deuteronomy 31:8 — “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Devotion:
Smokie Norful’s “I Understand” carries a powerful reminder that God sees every tear, every struggle, and every silent question. There are seasons when God feels quiet, when the path ahead is unclear, and when the weight of life presses heavily on the heart. Yet even in those moments, God is not distant. He is preparing, shaping, strengthening, and guiding us step by step.
God often leads us one day at a time, not because He is withholding clarity, but because He is building trust. When we cannot hear His voice, we can still trust His plan. When we cannot see the full picture, we can still believe that His hands are holding our lives securely. God understands every emotion we carry, and He walks with us through every valley and every transition.
Today, God invites you to take one more step. Not in your own strength, but in His. He is preparing you for what He has already designed. He sees you. He understands you. He holds the entire world in His hands, and that includes you. Move forward with confidence, knowing that God is leading you with purpose and love.
Reflection:
1. Where in your life do you need to trust God even when His voice feels silent
2. What is one step of faith you can take today, believing that God is preparing you for something greater
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for seeing me, understanding me, and walking with me. Strengthen my heart to trust Your plan even when I cannot hear Your voice clearly. Guide my steps, calm my fears, and remind me that You hold my life securely in Your hands. I choose to take one more step forward with You. Amen.
Action Steps:
1. Speak this aloud today: “God understands me, and He is preparing me for what is ahead.”
2. Write down one area where you will take a step of faith this week.
3. Share this devotion and the message of “I Understand” with someone who needs reassurance.
Remember:
God sees you. God understands you. God is preparing you, one step at a time.
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