Stay with God!

[What, what would have become of me] had I not believed that I would see the Lord's goodness in the land of the living! Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord. Psalm 27:13-14 AMP

What would have become of me? What if I had? What if I hadn't? I know people often say it is not good to look back and say, 'What if?' 

As I progress with writing the story of our journey with Victoria I am doing a lot of looking back and reflecting on what happened, how we coped or didn't cope at critical times. And I do ask that question, what would have become of me, if I hadn't believed that we would see the Lord's goodness in the land of the living? And not only me, but what would have become of our marriage, our children's well being, our business, had we not cried out to God, in unity?

I'm sure now I'll see God's goodness in the exuberant earth. Stay with God!
Take heart. Don't quit.
I'll say it again;
Stay with God.
Psalm 27:13-14

There are so many things in our lives that seem absolutely crazy, but we are choosing to stay with God. We have seen what He has done and are believing we will see more of His goodness in the land of the living!

However, while we give thanks and petition Him, the words of a song challenged me yesterday .... If you never, by Christy Nockels

Just when my world caved to nothing
You came on the horizon
Shining with Your love so bright
You came in all of Your glory
You're re-writing the story now
I was dead, but now I'm alive
If You never did another thing for me
It will always be enough that You set me free
Always be enough that You gave Your life
Jesus, You are mine
You give Your peace like a river
When I'm bound, You deliver me
From Your presence where could I go
You never sleep, never slumber
You're so faithful to cover me
But Jesus,
I just want You to know
I know You are mine
All day You are mine
I know You are mine
All I'll ever need
All I'll ever need
In a world so unstable
You keep setting a table here
Inviting me to rest in Your grace
To drink of all Your goodness
'til I'm more like You, Jesus
You'll never hear the end of my praise ...

Particularly the words, If You never did another thing for me, it will always be enough that You set me free.

Question for today, are you choosing to stay whole-heartedly with God, no matter what happens or doesn't happen? It is easy to answer yes when all is going well, so let's pray for bravery and courage to keep saying yes to God when the tough times come.

"Give you entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard times come up when the time comes. Matthew 6:34 The Message