The Courage to Step Into the Trees
Stop waiting for a paved road to appear; faith requires you to step into the trees today. Movement creates the path God has already prepared.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
“God leads us one step at a time…”
—Corrie ten Boom
TODAY’S OBJECTIVES
Daily Vitamin: Movement builds confidence.
Inspirational Story: God reveals the path through motion.
Verse of the Day: Romans 15:13
DAILY VITAMIN
Movement builds confidence.
Waiting for confidence is a cycle that leads to stagnation. Action is the only tool that actually builds the assurance you seek.
Pray for clarity in your next decision.
Write your goals on a scrap of paper.
Thank God for the rhythm of your progress.
INSPIRATIONAL STORY
The Courage to Step Into the Trees
Life often feels like standing at the edge of a dense forest with no visible trail.
You want to reach the other side, but you are waiting for a paved road to appear first.
We tell ourselves we will move once we have the perfect map and a clear view.
But maps are rarely drawn before the scouts actually go into the woods.
Movement creates the path you are looking for.
Faith is not waiting for the forest to clear; it is stepping into the trees.
Happiness does not actually wait for us at the finish line in the distance.
It shows up in the effort of the hike and the rhythm of our breathing.
When we stop moving, we do not just lose time; we lose our sense of color and joy.
Ephesians 2:10 reminds us, “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”
If the path is already prepared, we do not have to invent it; we just have to walk.
The greatest danger is not taking a wrong turn and getting a little lost.
The real nightmare is standing still until the sun goes down, and you are still in the same spot.
Regret is a much heavier burden to carry than the exhaustion of a long journey.
If you stay where you are for ten more years, that quiet stagnation will eventually break your heart.
Your purpose is found in the stride, not the standing.
You do not need a three-volume manual to begin your journey today.
You just need fifteen minutes and a scrap of paper to sketch a rough direction.
Write down what it would look like if you actually showed up as the person God made.
Do not worry about making the handwriting pretty or the goals sound impressive.
Pick one small thicket you can clear before the lunch hour hits.
Send the one email you have been avoiding, or make the call that feels heavy.
Action is the only thing that builds the confidence you think you are missing.
The trail only reveals itself to those who are willing to start walking.
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.” (Romans 15:13)
Devotion: Believing in God fills us with unshakable joy and peace. Let His hope overflow into your life today.
Action: Memorize this verse and pray it aloud whenever you feel discouraged.
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