Psalm 40:2, New International Version

“He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.”

Walking in Lisbon, I made it to the bridge which I wanted to see from driving over it. I walked down the river. It was a slippery slope. I heard a whisper… “Touch the water so that you may be healed.” So, I made the journey to reach the river. It was not mud but wet, damp, slippery clay. I thought there is no way I can make it all the way down and coming back up will even be twice as hard. But I headed down anyway, one careful step at a time. Of course I got a little dirty, but I reached the river, which presented the most difficult task: very wet clay. But as I looked around, I saw there were several rocks and stones. So, I used those. It helped secure my footing. I finally made it and touched the water. Then the whisper said to touch it again. So I did. Now this water isn’t crystal clear and doesn’t look very inviting: bugs and moss and muck. But I did it anyway. I prayed for a while and started to plan my track back up. Then it hit me. “He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.” (Psalms 40:2, NIV) Quite literally! The strategy was to use the stones and rocks to take secure steps upward and out of the miry clay mess. It worked beautifully. I didn’t slip once, and the hill up was very steep! God used that short hike to teach me, as I am walking with Him to stand on His truth, His word. No matter how small or insignificant it seems, He is the firm foundation I can walk upon, even in the midst of turmoil. It is not always going to be an easy path, but walking upon His truth will make it not only possible but enjoyable and a breeze!