Where Are You Going?

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for long days.” - Psalm 23:6.

Have you ever stopped to think about what is following you every day? Many people feel pursued by anxiety, pressure, loneliness, or the quiet sense that no one truly understands what’s going on inside. But David declares something powerful: it’s not fear that follows him — it’s the goodness and mercy of God. He says this with confidence, even while facing real struggles. While many run from their problems, David runs toward God, because he knows that where God is, even the desert can become a garden.

Goodness and mercy are not just poetic words; they are proof that God has not given up on you. Goodness is God giving you what you don’t deserve. Mercy is God protecting you from what you do deserve. Maybe today you feel tired, confused, or spiritually worn down, but God is still following you — not to accuse you, but to restore you. He doesn’t come with condemnation; He comes with an invitation to begin again.

David also understands that it’s not enough to be followed by God — you must decide where you will dwell. Many people are followed by grace but choose to live in guilt. They are followed by mercy but choose to live in fear. God may be following you every day, but the question remains: where have you decided to live on the inside? In anxiety, or in the peace of His presence?

To dwell in the house of the Lord doesn’t mean perfection; it means direction. It’s knowing where to run when everything falls apart. God is inviting you into a place where His presence heals wounds no one can see, where the soul can rest without explanations, and where empty spaces are filled with hope.

God is following you right now. The question is no longer if He is near — it’s whether you are willing to dwell with Him. Pray today and say, “Lord, I don’t just want You to follow me. I want to live in Your presence every day of my life.”