Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Dear Friends,

Again, time has passed quickly since my last post.  The recording process on my CD is well underway, and I am excited at the work that has been accomplished so far.  I have been wanting to write for days now, but I've been mulling over which topic to choose, as there are so many things I could write about.

Have you ever had a moment in your life where you are overwhelmed by the faithfulness and love of God?  I have had many of those types of moments these past few days.  I have had lots of time to meditate on the Lord's goodness, as I am dealing with yet another hurdle to conquer: a back injury that I sustained last summer was re-aggravated two weeks ago. I have been on bedrest for several days, in a great deal of pain and unable to move.  But rather than take it as a setback and a frustration, I decided to take it as a blessing in disguise.  So, I've been laying here on my couch (just as I am now) these past several days, with ample time to pray, think, and meditate on all the Lord has done, all He is doing, and all He will do.  At times I am overcome with emotion as I recount His faithfulness to me over the years.  When I felt lost, He always knew the way.  When I felt alone, He has always been by my side.  When I felt too weak to carry on, He picked me up and carried me.  Even in this position of weakness in which I now find myself, He has been so faithful to carry me on His shoulders and show me the view from His vantage point -- seated high above all these cares of the world. And let me tell you, the view is incredible from His throne!  I am experiencing the miraculous as I am lifted up by the prayers of the saints, and feel His hand touching my back and healing it. The words of my favourite hymn come to mind:

Great is thy faithfulness, Oh God my Father
There is no shadow of turning with thee
All I have needed thy hand has provided
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence to lead and to guide
Strength for today, and bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine, with TEN THOUSAND beside

Ten thousand does not even remotely describe the number of blessings which the Lord bestows upon us every day.  Were we to count His thoughts towards us, they would outnumber the grains of sand. (Psalm 139:18) 

As the light in my living room fades and I rest in this recumbent position, I think I will close my eyes and meditate on this above Psalm. 

Blessings,
Melissa