Learning to walk

The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD,...Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: For the LORD upholds him with His hand. - Psalm 37:23, 24

What comforting words! Just reflect on this father's love of God. His children are not perfect, because they are human beings too, subject to the same passions and feelings as others. But what sets them apart is that they will not be content to be lying down in their failures and stumblings when they fall. Why? Not because they are good, but because their father in heaven is good. He it is that upholds them, picks them up and teaches them to walk. By and by, they will learn to walk without falling. Just like a child learns to walk, falling and yet getting up and not giving up and soon the time will be when he or she no more falls, but walks steady to the delight of the father.
Even so, Lord. With your grace and help, I will learn to walk to your delight. Amen.