The word “faithful,” seems to have taken on a lot of different meanings over time. It can mean being steadfast or loyal. It may take on a different meaning when referred to as being true to your spouse or right there for your children. We are expected to be faithful to our God and obedient to His commandments, but our tendency is to fail in that area big time. Our lives are far from perfect. Our sinful nature draws us into following the world and our own desires. God seems to be pushed to the background, and we fail to call on His perfect faithfulness. Everything about our Creator is beyond perfection. His promises are always kept. He guides our ways. He leads us on the right path. He restores us when it seems there’s no way out. He never leaves us. He loves with an unconditionally perfect love. He is in control of everything.

Volcanoes may spew fiery lava, descending on everything in their path.  The earth shakes under it.  The seas churn as a ship is swallowed up.  Children are being murdered before they take their first breath. Youngsters are being sold into sex slavery.  Wars and rumors of war rage around the world.  People are uncaring towards one another as the tug of narcissism pulls them under.  Depression is at an all-time high and suicide seems to be the answer to many who can’t handle life anymore. Still, we know that God has all of these things in the palm of His hand. He controls them. He uses them to build us up, not to make us crumble.

“GOD’S FAITHFULNESS,” By Kathy Boecher

Great is the faithfulness of the One true God,

He walks with us through storms where we may trod,

He guides and determines the paths that we take,

He keeps every promise that He does make.

When perils surround us, we think there’s no hope,

He’s \there beside us, He helps us to cope,

His love is perfect, we don’t understand,

He takes us through troubles with His strong hand.

Lord, give me the wisdom to have faith in you,

Honor and praise in thanksgiving you’re due,

Your wings of power keep me safe through the night,

Your tender caress sends my fears to flight.

When life gets so hard that I simply can’t breathe,

Help me remember the promise you leave,

You’ll gather me up in your strength so divine,

You’ll take me to Heaven. Salvation is mine!