Perfect Strength

"If the LORD delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand." 

Psalm 37:23-24

I think this is a psalm of encouragement for many of us out there.  God's way is very simple - love Him and others, follow His commands, and spread the gospel.  We may hit potholes along the way, but if we are diligently seeking to live our lives the way He has instructed us, He will not leave us or let us fall.  We may stumble, but He protects us.   We experience His AWESOME, perfect strength.  If we choose a life outside of His will and choose to turn our backs on Him, we may come upon those potholes and fall flat on our face.  Ouch.  Then it's time to tend to our wounds and deal with that by ourselves.  Not fun and extremely difficult, if not impossible without His perfect strength.  2 Corinthians 12:9 - ...my strength is made perfect in weakness..."

Does that mean there's no hope if you are living a life outside of His will? Absolutely NOT!  God's patience and love is simply amazing.  Turn to Him, seek Him, trust in Him.  You will begin to experience blessings that man could never give you.  Especially when you come across those potholes.