By Our Side for Life...

What if, when you were born, one or both of your parents made a life-long, totally guaranteed commitment to be by your side for your entire life. They would be there to feed, clothe, and care for you as a child. They would help celebrate your birthdays, be there for support for times of testing, and help you through the growing pains of life. They would watch you graduate, give speeches at your wedding, and give their wisdom and time in helping raise your own children. They would be there when the word cancer becomes personal, help you cope with loss, and celebrate the milestones of life. They would even be there to hold your hand to usher you into eternity. Would that make your life more secure? Would it give you confidence to soar? Would it help decrease stress and worry? Some would invite this into their lives without hesitation. While others might recoil at the thought (especially during those dreaded teenage years). But all would accept it as a child. We all won’t be given this promise by our parents, but we all have been given this promise by God. That is if we repent and trust in Jesus. God has given us two parents, that hopefully represent our view of Him. Even if they fall short, He won’t. His promises are forever. And He has told us (those that love Him) numerous times, He will never leave us or forsake us. He knows what lies ahead, and goes there to prepare our way. Start living your life knowing that God’s promise to those that believe is valid and is worthy of our trust.

6 So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.” Deuteronomy 31:6