Faithful

God's faithfulness. 

Apparently this is where He wants me to focus today. It keeps rolling around in my mind.

"Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations," Deuteronomy 7:9 ESV    

"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful." Hebrews 10:23 ESV

Wow! He keeps His promises. As I look back on my life, I see His hand. He has always been faithful. 

He has loved me despite my self-hatred. (We're continuing to work on that.)

He has given life to the dead places in my heart. 

He has forgiven me when I was so unworthy of forgiveness. 

He has strengthened me when I was too weak to stand. 

He has cheered and applauded for me. He's my greatest fan.

He has wept with me when I've been hurt and afraid.

He has encouraged me when others didn't see the need. 

He has held me tight when it felt like my world was spinning out of control.

He has provided for me - I am so blessed!

He has protected me. (If I truly knew the extent of this, it would be more than I could handle.)

He has been the source of my strength.

He has comforted me when grief has overwhelmed me. 

He has lifted me to my feet when I have fallen.

He has pushed me to do those things He created me to do.

He has challenged me: my thinking, my understanding, my trust, my faith.

He has stretched me. At times it has hurt but I needed it. 

He always knows what's best for me.

He has lavished me with a love I could not imagine possible.

He has shown me His heart.

He has given me His understanding.

He is my joy! He is my strength! He is my hope! He is my life!

I want more, Lord. More of you and less of me! I long to be more faithful to You. To reflect you in everything I say and do. To be like Christ. May I faithfully pursue you as you have pursued me, Lord. 

Thank you. Thank you for being my rock. Always strong. Always faithful. Always true.

I love you, Lord.