’I will never leave you nor forsake you’

He Himself has said, ’I will never leave you nor forsake you’ —Hebrews 13:5

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What line of thinking do my thoughts take? Do I turn to what God says or to my own fears? Am I simply repeating what God says, or am I learning to truly hear Him and then to respond after I have heard what He says? "For He Himself has said, ’I will never leave you nor forsake you.’ So we may boldly say: ’The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?’ " ( Hebrews 13:5-6 ).

"I will never leave you . . ."—not for any reason; not my sin, selfishness, stubbornness, nor waywardness. Have I really let God say to me that He will never leave me? If I have not truly heard this assurance of God, then let me listen again.

"I will never . . . forsake you." Sometimes it is not the difficulty of life but the drudgery of it that makes me think God will forsake me. When there is no major difficulty to overcome, no vision from God, nothing wonderful or beautiful—just the everyday activities of life—do I hear God’s assurance even in these?

We have the idea that God is going to do some exceptional thing—that He is preparing and equipping us for some extraordinary work in the future. But as we grow in His grace we find that God is glorifying Himself here and now, at this very moment. If we have God’s assurance behind us, the most amazing strength becomes ours, and we learn to sing, glorifying Him even in the ordinary days and ways of life.

I know He has never left me even when I was running from him I have learned the hard way If he calls you do not run from him and try to do it your own way! I was saved when I was 16 and at different times in my life have spent much time getting to know him. But I know I am one stuborn person and I have a real hard time forgiving myself for not following him like I should have. He is working on me hard now and I only hope I do not fall into the wrong things again but it seems for me these things always happen. I am not good with responsibility or commitment and I need to change that badly. I am glad I found this forum and hope to have many good words and reports in the future Praise the Lord for his Great love for us even when we have hurt him with our ways.

[liveweyerd]

I love Scott Peck's analogy to God as our lover....pursuing us to love.



live

Big,

He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it.

I remember telling God that no matter what I did or how I felt I wanted Him to do his work in me.

No one is more stubborn than I am. I've kicked and screamed at certain points and He still wins.

It's comforting to me to know that I can't get in His way.

It's not about me. It's about Him. Let go of the guilt. He is the savior. If we could save ourselves we wouldn't need a savior. This is what powerless is all about. I am powerless over my own sin. What is impossible for me is possible with God.

Hugs,
MG

[Ann]

"What is impossible for me is possible for God" - Thank you MG, I need to be reminded.

[kerlynn]

One of my favorite sayings comes from a sermon from my pastor.
"The minute you prayed something began to happen. You just can't see it yet. But the process of answered prayer has already kicked in. If you'll continue to believe the answer will come and you'll say "Thank you" for answering right on time.

I think of this when I'm tempted to be scared and start to fear. I just pray and then picture God up there giving the orders on my prayers.
Kerlynn

[MelissaM]

This is great! I've missed some of what is posted here because I stay mainly on the Nar Anon board. I have truly been blessed to venture over here!! Thanks!