--from my journal:
I thought surely by now I wouldn't be dealing with basically the same or related injuries from February, wouldn't be staying up so late, not getting enough or the right things to drink or eat, not moving past planning projects to actually doing them, etc, but I still have the same struggles. But every time God has never failed to bring me through the deepest pits. I keep waiting for my body to heal, but I know the main issues are in His hands. He's already won my salvation and eternity and planned out my life. Though there are many dark times, there is always a new morning and sunshine to look ahead to. God's word will stick to its promises. There will always be things I can sing about. He is always enough. I do not need health, money, school, sport, friends, family, anything. All I need is God's love. His promises to always be with me, always love me and care for me, provide, protect, give a hope and a future, save me a place in heaven, and more are still there and always will be. He is my confidence when the rest of the world fails (well, before the world fails!). He has never failed me. I've seen Him do things in my life that could not even be possible any other way. He's done it once and even again already. I can have full faith that He can work miracles again.
Walking around these walls
I thought by now they’d fall
But You have never failed me yet
Waiting for change to come
Knowing the battle’s won
For You have never failed me yet
…I know the night won’t last
Your word will come to pass
My heart will sing your praise again
Jesus You’re still enough
Keep me within Your love
My heart will sing Your praise again
…I’ve seen You move
You move the mountains
And I believe I’ll see You do it again
You made a way
When there was no way
And I believe I’ll see You do it again
Your promise still stands
Great is Your faithfulness, Your faithfulness
I’m still in Your hands
This is my confidence, You never fail
…This is my confidence, You’ve never failed me yet
What God's Word Says:
He is faithful
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”
Hebrews 13:8
“We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very
end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized.” Hebrews 6:11
“If we are faithless, He remains faithful…” 2 Timothy 2:13
“But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and
protect you from the evil one. We have confidence…may the Lord direct your
hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5
“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; He is the
faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those
who love Him and keep His commandments.” Deuteronomy 7:9
“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to
mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be temped beyond what you can
bear. When you are tempted, He will provide a way out so that you can endure
it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who
promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23
“’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord,
‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a
future. Then you will call on Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to
you. You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.”
Jeremiah 29:11-13
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for
His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”
Lamentations 3:22-23
“Without faith it is impossible to please God, because
anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those
who earnestly seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6
“The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.” 1
Thessalonians 5:24
“Lord, You are my God; I will exalt You and praise Your
name, for in perfect faithfulness You have done wonderful things, things
planned long ago.” Isaiah 25:1
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of
those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28
“Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in
you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians
1:6
“Praise be to the Lord who has given rest to His people…just
as He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He gave through
His servant Moses.” 1 Kings 8:56
“Proclaiming Your love in the morning and Your faithfulness
at night.” Psalm 92:2
“The works of His hands are faithful and just; all His precepts are trustworthy. They are established forever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.” Psalm 111:7-8
“Love never fails…” 1 Corinthians 13:8
“For no word from God will ever fail.” Luke 1:37
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never
pass away.” Luke 21:33 and Matthew 24:35
“So is My word that goes out from My mouth: It will not
return to Me empty but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose
for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11
He will never leave us
“…God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I
forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never
pass away.” Matthew 24:35
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; when
you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk
through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”
Isaiah 43:2
“The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He
will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Deuteronomy 31:8
“My God will meet all your needs according to His glorious
riches in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear
no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm
23:4
“The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some
understand slowness. Instead, He is patient with you…” 2 Peter 3:9
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for
I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My
righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
There will be good things to come from our trials if we hope and persevere
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial, because
having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord
has promised to those who love Him.” James 1:12
“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in
times of trouble. Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, Lord, have
never forsaken those who seek You.” Psalm 9:9-10
“Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He saved
them from their distress. He brought them out of darkness and broke away their
chains. Let them give thanks to the Lord for His unfailing love and His
wonderful deeds for mankind.” Psalm 107:13-15
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper
time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9
“You need to persevere so that when you have done the will
of God, you will receive what He has promised.” Hebrews 10:36
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you
face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith
produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you can be
mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-4
“We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that
suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”
Romans 5:3-4
“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my savior and my God.” Psalm
42:5
“Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be
saved, for you are the one I praise.” Jeremiah 17:14
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in
prayer.” Romans 12:12
He will make a way
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not
perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
Isaiah 43:19
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the
Father except through Me.” John 14:6
“’Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed,
yet My love for you will not be shaken, nor will my covenant of peace be
removed’ says the Lord, who has compassion on you.” Isaiah 54:10
We will win in the end
“I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have
been saved from my enemies.” Psalm 18:3
“Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer…be
faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s
crown.” Revelation 2:10
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have
come that they may have life and have it to the full.” John 10:10
“For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a
lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
Psalm 30:5
“For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight
for you against your enemies to give you victory.” Deuteronomy 20:4
“The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory
rests with the Lord.” Proverbs 21:31
“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our
Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57
“I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength,
that He considered me trustworthy, appointing me to His service.” 1 Timothy 1:12
Faith and confidence
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence,
so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
Hebrews 4:16
“So do not throw away your confidence, for it will be richly
rewarded.” Hebrews 10:35
“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if
we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He
hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we have asked of Him.” 1
John 5:14-15
“So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will
not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” Hebrews 13:6
“…if I have a faith that can move mountains but do not love,
I am nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:2
“’Have faith in God,’ Jesus answered. ‘Truly I tell you, if
anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not
doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be
done for them. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe
that you have received it, and it will be yours.” Mark 11:22-24
“He replied, ‘…Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small
as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and
it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.’” Matthew 17:20
“Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt…you
can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be
done. If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” Matthew
21:21
