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Have you ever faced something new—whether a trip, job, or big decision—and felt both excited and a little afraid? In today’s devotional, we’re reminded that no matter where we go or what we face, we’re never alone. God isn’t just sending us out—He’s going with us.

Drawing from Psalm 139 and a personal story about traveling through the Middle East, Whitney Hopler unpacks how God’s presence is unshakable, even in unfamiliar places. Whether your next journey is physical, emotional, or spiritual, you can walk boldly into it knowing that the Creator of the universe is not just beside you—He’s already ahead of you.

✨ Key Takeaways

🗺️ God is already where you're going — and He’s not leaving your side
🧳 New opportunities can feel uncertain, but His presence makes them possible
🕊️ Whether you're in a foreign land or facing a new role, God travels with you
👐 You are never out of reach from His hand—He holds you fast
🚶 Courage grows when you trust that God walks every step with you

🔁 Intersecting Faith and Life

• What new thing is God nudging you toward?

• Are fear or uncertainty holding you back from stepping into it?

• How can you daily remind yourself that God is already present in the places you fear most?

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Full Transcript Below:

God Goes with You

By: Whitney Hopler 

“Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.” – Psalm 139:7-10, NIV 

Before our family took a trip I’d planned to the Middle East, a family member told me she was worried that we would be in danger there. She asked me to consider canceling the trip because of ongoing conflicts in that part of the world. But we went ahead with the trip. It was a pilgrimage I believed God was leading us to take. While we were there, we saw soldiers with guns in the streets, and we even saw smoke rising in the distance from an active conflict across a border. But we never worried that we weren't safe, because God had led us there – and even more importantly, God was with us there.

Have you ever stood on the edge of a new opportunity, and felt a mix of excitement and fear? The unknown has a way of stirring up uncertainty. You may wonder if you’re truly ready to step into that opportunity. Maybe you sense God le