Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV, “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
I remember the days when although I was a Christian, I was not following the Lord closely. I was in church most Sundays, listening to the sermon and singing songs just like everyone else. However, the rest of the week, I lived like I wanted to, with little or no regard for the Lord and His ways.

When I think of His past faithfulness to me, in spite of me, my heart rejoices. I’m thankful that God was patient and kind with me as I learned what it truly meant to be committed to Jesus. It does take time to grow in the ways of the Lord, and growing in Him is something that we should always be striving to do throughout our time here on Earth. If we don’t seek Him, we won’t find Him.
Looking back and seeing how God has kept us and used the things in our lives, both good and bad, to draw us closer to Himself, is a way of understanding His eternal love for us. The things we go through may not always make sense at the time, but I’m glad He never forsakes us, and has mercy on us through it all.
Love this. Growing in the Lord does take time- so true.
I like to reflect back too and think of how God was ever present through everything even when my obedience to Him was lacking or when I felt He was quite. He is so patient with me.
Thank you for this beautiful devotional today Dawn. God bless you 💙🌺
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You’re welcome. It’s a blessing when we can see how good He has been. God bless you too my friend. 💙
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God is truly good and faithful. He will never forsake us. His love is everlasting.
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Yes He is faithful! So thankful for His love. ❤️
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This is absolutely true. God is forever faithful to his promises. Your message causes me to reflect and rejoice. Thanks for the reminder. Psalm 91 🙏
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You’re welcome! I love Psalm 91 ✝️
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Yes, indeed. 😊
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All the times I wandered, and yet God always called me back. Sanctification is a lifelong process, and one that will only be perfected when Jesus return to us. We’re all works in progress looking to the finished work: JESUS. 💗
Thank you, Dawn, and thank You, Jesus, for never leaving us. Have a blessed weekend!
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**(typo: when Jesus returns for us, that is)
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Amen. We will be perfect with Him in eternity. Lookin forward to it. You’re welcome! Have a blessed weekend too Brenda. ☀️💙
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I’m with you here. My heart is filled with gratitude as I consider that He never quit pursuing me. Ever! 🙌🏽
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Mine too! Praise God!! ❤️❤️❤️
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❤️❤️❤️
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When circumstances don’t make sense, that is a time we really need to keep our focus on Jesus who never changes. 🙂
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Amen big brother! The is stable no matter what is going on. ❤️
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Amen!!!!!!!
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What wonderful encouragement Dawn. Thank you. It is a good reminder that our walk of faith depends more on His faithfulness than our own. We are a complete broken stick wholly unable to bring any spiritual value to ourselves. It is only in our complete surrender to Him that we have any hope of life. I praise God that I am weak yet He remains strong!
Blessings,
Homer Les
http://www.uncompromisingfaith.ca
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Thank you Homer! Yes, when we are weak He is strong…amen!
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Amen.:)
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Excellent.
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Thank you!
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God says He will never leave us nor forsake us, never, never-ever! These are powerful words. People can’t make this promise but God can!
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Yes! It’s such a comfort to know He is always present with us.
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“If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.” 2 Timothy 2:13.
Thankful for His Grace💚
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Powerful verse!! Thanks for sharing Deborah. I’m so thankful too! 💚
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You’re welcome!
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Those growth pains sure do hurt at times! Hope you’re able to see this comment my friend! I’m hoping my problem was completely fixed.
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Such a graceful father and lover we have in Him!. He uses all (good and seemingly bad) to draw us closer to Himself and will for our lives.
He is committed to us!.
Apt big sis. 🙂
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He is truly committed to us, a graceful, and loving Father indeed. ❤️
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Yes sis. Absolutely!. ❤
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Well said Dawn. God is always there even when we think He’s far away.
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