For we live by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:7
Not long ago, during a rare occasion when we had the whole family at home (albeit momentarily), we decided to go for a drive together on the Blue Ridge Parkway. We were all excited to relish the stunning skyline views of mountains and valleys as far as the eye can see. Unfortunately, on that day, our sightlines were literally three feet in front of our faces—and our car. See, with every switchback, our ascension drove us deeper into a dense fog. The thick whiteness blinded our progression until we were all anxious and afraid to proceed. (Coupled with my age-onset fear of heights, I was beyond terrified!)
We managed to find an overlook pull-off where we could precariously turn around (praying that another car wouldn’t be coming down the mountain as we three-pointed). Of course, we all jumped out of the car to experience the fog firsthand, watching each other disappear as we separated by just a few feet.
Now, as I assess my current life circumstances, I find myself standing in a proverbial fog. When standing still, I can only see my feet—glancing left, right, or ahead, I just hit visual white walls, unsure where to turn. It’s overwhelming, and I’m a bit terrified, to be honest.
But, friends, we have Someone who knows the way. He sees where we’ve been and where we’re heading. Better still, whatever our plans are, we can rely on Him to direct our steps through the uncertainty. When we ask Him for wisdom and guidance for the next step, He’ll provide it. (Now, we can’t expect the full route to be revealed. Rather, it’s like our nav system…one-turn-at-a-time directions.) There may be some anxiousness and fear, but He places the fog around us so that we must learn to lean on Him through the fear.
I’m learning. Slowly. Despite my efforts to see down the long road ahead, I just can’t. But it’s comforting to know that although the Lord may not lift the fog for us, He will take our hand and walk with us.
“Lord, I trust You with my walk through the fog of life. Show me where You want me to step next—and let me be obedient in following Your direction.”
encouraged by grace 