Great is Thy Faithfulness

Recently, I had to remind myself that our God is omnipresent, everywhere. A basic fundamental you could say, but when people and things all around you seem to be probing you with questions, what better way to stand strong in your faith than to remind yourself of WHO God is. God is not some guy on Earth who I decided to jump on the bandwagon for. God is God, and even in my wavering, I at least know that.

So as I go back to the basics over the next few months, reviewing all the things God has revealed about Himself through His Word, feel free to use this as a reminder with me or a tool for growing in understanding. In a world that focuses only on "Who am I?", let's remember first Who God is, because after all, we are His.

This past weekend my husband and I left our nose-picking/crying kids (above) overnight for the first time since our Honeymoon. :) We got some much needed time alone to spend on just us; we were invited to attend a weekend marriage retreat. My husband was reluctant, to say the least. But once the trip was gifted to us by our church and my mother-in-law heard that we may be in need of a babysitter, he knew there was no backing out. Emotions and talking are more exhausting for Doug than a four hour workout, plus we had no idea what to expect. "Are we going to be bunking with other couples?" Doug asked on the drive down. "Is this gonna get weird!?"  

LOL We would both tell you now that it was not at all weird, but a perfect weekend. There was plenty of time alone to focus on our marriage, pray for God's will for it, and then intentionally make that happen. One thing we did together was look at how God has blessed us over the last few years. We usually just know that He has, thank Him, and move on because if we dwell on it too long it just blows our mind and we start feeling those exhausting emotions coming on. But Doug suggested we write it down this time. What we came up with turned out to be a flow-chart looking thing, where my struggle and his struggle came together at just the right time for a kick-off blessing, and then after that, each huge miracle led right into the next. It was incredible to see on paper. Which brings me back to who God is... God is FAITHFUL. 

Even if our faith is shaky at times, He remains faithful to us! Faithful is defined as steady in allegiance or affection, constant, reliable, true to his word. And God is most definitely true to His Word. This weekend my husband and I saw God's faithfulness in our life clear as can be on paper. And as a visual thinker, it was just the reminder I needed.  "Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands." -Deuteronomy 7:9

Great is His faithfulness. Even when ours is as small as a mustard seed, He promises to remain faithful TO US, knowing one day we will be able to look back and declare it as true. Psalm 89:

I will sing of the Lord's unfailing love forever!

Young and old will hear of your faithfulness.

Your unfailing love will last forever.

Your faithfulness is as enduring as the heavens.

My personal reminder of the week... 

Where is there anyone as mighty as you, O Lord? You are entirely faithful.  (Psalm 89:8)

Amen