We are not Forsaken.

I've decided that one of the most tempting aspects of being the creature and not the Creator is that the fact that I'm not omniscient. I can't see into the thoughts of my dearest friends and family. I don't know the end from the beginning. I don't know how the present trial will work together for my good. I just... don't know. All I can do is look back and, in the words of John Piper, "contemplate the growing reservoir of past grace that has flowed through our lives, something we can clearly contemplate as we struggle with believing more grace will come in the future."

The unknown can be a scary place. A really scary place. God, in His divine power, has chosen to expose me to a myriad of trials. They've come in many forms, yet in every single one my amazing God has ordained a way of escape. I will never EVER be able to point at anything in my life and say, "Here is evidence that the Lord will forsake me this time." The entire song of my life proves the exact opposite. Instead, I am able to fight from a place of humble victory... knowing that God has already won the battle. I will never justifiably be able to stand under a shadow of doubt wondering if God is good. He is always, always good. His lovingkindness is marvelous. My God has never left me. Ever. I have had dark nights, but His ever present beautiful light has shined upon the blackness. I have found myself in the middle of ruthless conflicts, but over my head He has held the shield of truth and hope. I have gone through many trials, but never to my detriment, always to my advantage. He has been with me in one trial, He will not forsake me in the second and third. What I have known of my faithful God proves that He will keep me, mold me, carry me to the end.

I watched this video today, and just cried through the whole thing. I echo her words... words of hope, and of truth. My heart is so at the exact same place. I've been listening to her song on repeat the last couple of days.



My desire is to emulate the the open dialogue that David kept with the Lord, especially through trials and tribulation.

We serve a mighty, gracious, miraculous God.

Because of the cross, I do know one thing: I am not forsaken.

and neither are you.

Hallelujah,
Lyss