Life on this earth is hard at times. We, as Christians, cling tight to the promises of God; sometimes, in the center of trials. Singing out praises for a prayer that is answered; only to then watch the world around us crash again. A small ray of hope draws us up to believe again; then, our hope dashes when things don’t work out the way we thought. That has been true throughout my life as I am certain it has been yours. When the days of darkness overshadow the moments of light, how do I still stand firm with faith, heart overflowing with love, and joy? I learned through many trials that God’s Promises are Always True; because, He never let go of me.
Furthermore, during a life filled with heartbreak and trials; God always drew me closer to Him. I do not have to understand how God is going to work things out; I just must remember, He is Yahweh, the Great I AM. Because I know God, I also know I am safe, Beloved, protected, and secured in His Love. He provided me a means of salvation by faith in Jesus Christ; therefore, I do not have to ever worry about the journey.
YOUR PROMISES ARE ALWAYS TRUE
by Effie Darlene Barba
This journey filled with sometimes pain
The storms, with dark incessant rain
A fleeting moment of sunshine
Reminds me of Your Truth Divine
That You, dear Lord, are by my side
And that in You, I can abide
So, oft; dear Lord I cannot see
The truth of how Your guiding me
When evil lurks, to bring me down
Attempting in its darkness drown
The fact that You have won this war
That Safely I will reach the shore
My safety is not based on me
My life was bought on Calvary
It was there you reached your hand of Grace
And there my sins You did erase
The truth of You, who drew me near
Is why this life I do not fear
Your promises are always true
That every path you lead me through
Will bring me joy, a hope above
That draws me closer to your love
So, when I do not understand
I’ll trust Your word that guides Your hand
2 Corinthians 1:20
For all the promises of God in Him (Jesus Christ) are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
CONCLUDING THOUGHTS
I must confess that it has grown easy for me to go through the trials of my own life; but, my heart bleeds when I see one of my children facing trials. Oh, yes; I know that God’s plan is best for them, as it has always been for me; because He loves them more than I can. Although, that is hard to believe, that anyone can love them more than I. Still, because I know who God is; I cannot fear! God has their life in the palm of His hand. What is the best I can do for them? It is to pray, unceasingly for them.
It has been through a lifetime of great trials, that I have learned to trust God and to know beyond a doubt that His promises are true to me. In Him, I have joy, hope, peace and love. He never leaves me. He is my greatest treasure.
CONCLUDING TWEETS:
[tweetthis]Because God’s Promises are Always True, I have nothing to fear[/tweetthis]
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[tweetthis]God is in Control; therefore, I have nothing to fear ever[/tweetthis]
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