Today · November 9, 2026
Light for the next step
The psalmist describes God’s Word as a lamp close to his feet. A lamp gives us enough light to see where to place our feet, even when the rest of the path is still out of sight. In the same way, Scripture can show us how to act faithfully today while questions about tomorrow remain unanswered.
When we face a difficult decision, we may want to know how everything will turn out. God’s Word brings us back to what we can do now: tell the truth, keep a promise, or speak with kindness in a tense conversation. Each of those choices is a way of following Jesus.
Bring one decision before God today. Read the verse slowly and ask yourself: What has God already shown me that I can put into practice? Take one step in that direction. Ask God, in the name of His Son Jesus, to remove from your heart everything that does not come from the fruit of the Holy Spirit, renew your strength, and fill you with His Holy Spirit.
Abba Father, You are God. Thank You for choosing me and rescuing me through Your Son Jesus. Let Your Word light my path and give me the courage to do what You have shown me today. Remove from my heart everything that does not come from the fruit of Your Holy Spirit. Renew my strength and fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Teach me to walk with You one step at a time, entrusting my entire life to You. I ask this in the name of Your beloved Son Jesus. Amen.
