Isaiah 45:2–3 (NRSV) — 2 I will go before you and level the mountains, 

I will break in pieces the doors of bronze and cut through the bars of iron,

3 I will give you the treasures of darkness and riches hidden in secret places, 

so that you may know that it is I, the Lord, the God of Israel, who call you by your name.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT) — 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. 

“They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

1 John 1:7 (NRSV) — 7 but if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, 

we have fellowship with one another, 

and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.

1 John 1:7 (NLT) — 7 But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, 

then we have fellowship with each other, 

and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.

2 Corinthians 5:7 (NRSV) — 7 for we walk by faith, not by sight.

He Who calls us is faithful

to see us through every stage of our journey.

God paves the way for us ...

walk faith-fully, confidently and courageously

in His Footsteps today.

Amen.