Do you ever have one of those days where it seems like one negative thing happens, and you continue your day hoping to have a better remaining day, and there are just more things that keep piling up that seem like one domino falls after the other?

Did you know these are spiritual attacks? Sometimes, lessons or even chastisements from God are meant to get our attention, but most of the time, they are spiritual warfare.

When these negative occurrences happen, we get frustrated, and we end up saying or doing things that we later regret.

What an amazing moment in history! God had used Moses to lead the children of Israel out of Egypt, delivering them from bondage. After 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, Moses had died, and now Joshua had been chosen as his successor to lead God’s people into the Promised Land.

Joshua’s task was enormous. He was to guide the Israelites into an unknown land, a land God promised them in verse 3, saying that every place their foot touched would be theirs. Imagine the weight of that responsibility- leading an entire nation into unfamiliar territory!

Starting our day with worship — whether in song, prayer, or simply acknowledging God — sets the tone for the coming day. A joyful heart and a spirit of praise can shift our perspective and bring peace into our routine. When we give the first part of our day to the Lord, He helps to direct our path.

Becoming a virtuous woman doesn’t happen overnight. It requires time, intention, and the daily practice of surrendering to God’s guidance. For many Christian women, this may feel overwhelming, especially if they didn’t grow up witnessing these qualities firsthand. But here is the encouragement: God is the one who refines us.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Let’s reflect upon this beautiful Psalm that is written with a blueprint of the relationship we have with God.