With You Always
"...And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
I've been thinking about these words from Jesus. I've always focused on the last part - that he'll be with us eternally. But lately I've focused on the word "always"...our past, our present and future on this earth, before seeing him face to face. Each moment of joy and pain, each decision, good or bad. He's there to celebrate with us - do we invite him in? Do we thank him for that good fortune? He's with us when we think absolutely no one understands - hand on our shoulder, understanding better than even we do. Those tough, seemingly life-altering decisions? He's there to guide with all-knowing wisdom, with knowledge of every moving part. Will we seek Him? He will not force himself upon us, but oh, don't you know he stands at the ready? At times (shamefully), I've seen him as backup, you know, if my idea failed. That usually didn't go well. But he was still there when I sought him - how patient and forgiving!
My daily goal is to have the focus to know He is with me, to embrace his presence, and to let him lead instead of following behind to clean up my mess. I need him! Every hour, I need him.
He was there when I didn't know
And when I didn't care
He was with me when I didn't really want him there.
He knew me before the world did
Knew my heart, and who I'd be
Then one day I decided
to know him like he knows me.
He's there when I am joyful
when my heart overflows
He's especially delighted
when it's His doing
and I thank Him, because I know.
When I'm at my lowest
and I humbly seek His face
He puts his arms around me,
I lean in to his embrace.
His hand's always extended.
To take it, is my choice
His power and wisdom are there for me
If I'll listen to his voice.
He wants to carry the burdens
I take on my own back
Yet sometimes it's hard to let him
Though He has all I lack.
Lord help me not to see
my weakness, but your power
Not my talent, but opportunities
You've laid out at the right hour.
May I lean on you to see me through
Instead of struggling, alone
May I always seek your presence,
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