Faithful One

Hello Loved Ones.

This last month seems like a blur of absolute insanity.

I’m coming to understand the harsh realities that lie in the frailty of my own existence.

I suppose at first glance that may seem like a truly depressing statement, but in actuality the events of the past month have forced me to look to the One who is the Beginning and End. I have been learning a side of my Lord’s character that I did not fully grasp before, and in turn have had a greater sense of joy, peace, and hope than I have ever before.

He is the Faithful One.

My grandmother passed away this last month. This has been a truly difficult and unexpected struggle. After spending the last few days that my grandmother was alive taking care of her in the hospital, I can say for certain that I have come to a new understanding of death. It’s horrid. It’s gruesome, disfiguring, and unforgiving.

And then God’s faithfulness…

He is faithful in the little things. He is faithful in the big things. He has always been faithful and always will be. This solid truth has brought about a subtle transformation in my heart. It allows me to lament, to grieve, but does not leave me in that place. It is the only thing that allows me to face the realities and the frailness of my existence and still know God’s love and grace. This is the hope that I am coming to know…. The faithfulness of God lived out, day to day. Joy overwhelms me in seeing His work on this intimate level.

I wish I could find this song without video… but this is as close as it gets…