Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path ~ Psalms 119:105. This was the verse in my inbox the other morning.  For some reason, the words made my quirky mind think about camping — about taking a walk to a certain destination  in the dark.  Walking with my trusty flashlight, I could see into the distance to vaguely see where I was heading.  The most important thing, though, was to shine the light down, so I could securely take the next step.  God’s word can be like that.  Some verses give me a vision of where I am going and some verses give me the message I need right here and now.

Several years ago, my father wrote a list of the scripture verses that were special to him.  It’s a list I treasure.  So, today, I am sharing  a list of some of the verses that came to mind as I was writing my story – My Tapestry- Experiencing the Love of the Designer.

This first set of verses are for those times when I needed “light at my feet”.

When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.  ~Psalm 94:18
I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. ~Psalm 40:1

Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. 
He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness, and broke away their chains. ~Psalm 107: 13-14

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. ~Isaiah 41:10

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. ~ Proverbs 3: 5-6

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ²⁹ Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. ³⁰ For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” ~ Matthew 11: 28 – 30

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This second set of verses help me trust my unknown future.

Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. ~ Psalm 62:8

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye upon you.  ~ Psalm 32:8

being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. ~Philippians 1:6

“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” ~ Jeremiah 17: 7-8

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ~ Jeremiah 29:11

And, finally, my “life verse”:
Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. ~Psalm 23:6

My life’s journey has taken me to across the country and over the mountains. Through the years I’ve learned more life lessons and have found more wonderful truths in God’s word.  God’s word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path – a path that leads to a heavenly destination!!

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine, shine, shine
Let it shine!