Uncertainty Ahead
Today
we find ourselves facing the New Year and the unknown lies ahead. We must step out in faith moving forward day
by day.
Much
uncertainty lies ahead for us all. Our paths will not always be smooth and
comfortable. In spite of the unknown, we
have the comfort of a loving God who has said in Isaiah 41:9-10, 13 …Thou art
my servant, I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away. Fear thou not; for I am
with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I
will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my
righteousness. For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto
thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
There
are many who have journeyed into the valley of the unknown before me. They could testify to the heartache of
watching their loved one suffer through the ravages of sickness and pain
telling of the once strong becoming weak and worn. I’m sure they could also share with you the
sweetness of a deep love that comes forth during those times of darkness. An enduring love that is stronger in the
suffering, spilling out of eyes and warming a grateful heart thankful for more
time.
My
friends, it is the dark days that drive me to my Savior’s arms. I must trust He knows best and is holding my
hand guiding me forward into the darkness ahead. He has promised to never leave me or forsake
me. I must move forward with the peace
that passeth all understanding in my heart.
Even
though my heart is breaking for my darling Paul, I know the One who holds
tomorrow and He is the Great Physician.
If it be His will, He can heal Paul, but if not, He will give me His
Grace to move forward for His glory.
He
leads us on by paths we did not know;
Upward
He leads us, though our steps be slow,
Though
oft we faint and falter on the way,
Though
storms and darkness oft obscure the day;
Yet
when the clouds are gone,
We
know He leads us on.
He
leads us on through all the unquiet years;
Past
all our dreamland hopes, and doubts and fears,
He
guides our steps, through all the tangled maze
Of
losses, sorrows, and o’er clouded days;
We
know His will is done;
And
still He leads us on.
Unknown
Neither is you nor Paul are on this Journey alone, not only is God with you both, but so are the many friends whose lives you all have touched over the years in serving God and being an example to others. A song i learned as a child comes to mind," My Lord Knows the Way"
ReplyDeleteMy Lord knows the way through the wilderness,
All I have to do is follow.
My Lord knows the way through the wilderness,
All I have to do is follow.
Strength for today is mine all the way,
And all that I need for tomorrow.
My Lord knows the way through,
All I have to do is follow.
A simple child's song chocked full of truth for us His children. Although we can not see His way we trust His hand and know the God will lead us all the way, i don't have to understand i just have to hold His almighty hand. As i write this my heart aches and the tears flow for the best friend i have in the world next to my Toni. But i too also know that God makes no mistakes and He is always there with us and gives Grace needed for each day, His mercies are new every morning. There isn't a day nor an hour since Paul called me that you all haven't been on our hearts and minds and prayers go up constantly for you all. May God's presence be felt as never before. We love you all and stand ready to help any way we can.
In His Care with Love
Bob & Toni Johnson
The Viking