Day 15 of the #31dbc! Today I am glad to have my sister-in-law, Sue Elkins, guest posting for me!  Sue is a mother, a long time Broker/Associate with Re/Max Realty Professionals, and has recently “retired” from being a pastor’s wife for many years. But that has not slowed her down in ministry. She and her husband, Dexter, are still very active in their church teaching, ministering and being helpers as the Bible calls us to be. Her newest and most beloved profession in this life is that of grandmother to Roarke David. I know this will be a blessing to you!

Still I will trust you

Still I will follow

Still I will answer, to your every calling

When the storm rages on and I can’t find my way

Still I will trust you Lord

I love a song that seems as if I am talking directly to the Master!

It talks to my heart every time I sing it. It renews my commitment to the Lord that regardless of what comes my way; the Lord and I are STILL going to have a relationship that is unbreakable. 

The bond between you and the Lord should be the strongest bond in your life.

Nothing can separate me from you, Lord, except myself!  If you have a made-up mind there is nothing that can overcome you.  Trials may slow you down, but not stop you.   If you don’t have a made-up mind, then trouble is going to be around every corner because the adversary is going to know that your bond and commitment to the Lord has a weak link….you!  

STILL I WILL TRUST YOU…

I have watched people go in and out of serving the Lord, never building, or understanding how to build that relationship with Jesus.  They struggle every day with just the simplest things and when something BIG happens, they are just not able to overcome.

Serving the Lord is not about following rules or even the fear of hell, it has to be because you have a love for your Lord that is all-consuming!  The old song, “I Love Him Too Much To Fail Him Now” comes to mind. Do you feel that way about the Lord?  Does your heart hurt at the very thought that you could bring more pain to Jesus by giving up? 

I have been married for 41 years to the love of my life.  Have there been trials and days when I didn’t like him very much? Sure.  But not one time have I ever thought, “Okay, I’m done, I’m out of here.” That simply is not an option for me.  I made a commitment to my husband to love and cherish till death do us part.  We have four children that we created out of love and I am committed to always having a place with both Mother and Father that they can call “home”.  

If I am feeling unhappy, I don’t have to look any further than the mirror to know where to start fixing the problem.   It is not an option!

Forty two years ago I made a commitment to change my life and told the Lord I would love Him forever, and it is with that same commitment, and His help, that I am going to complete this journey.  It has never been an option to quit.  

Have I had sad or discouraging days? Of course. 

Have I been disappointed in myself and others? Sure I have.

But quit on JESUS? NEVER!

No one has ever given me the peace, contentment, happiness, joy and blessing that comes from walking with Jesus and NO ONE has ever given their life so that I could have life abundantly and eternally!

STILL I WILL FOLLOW….

In our world today there is such a relaxed attitude that commitment isn’t really all that important.  You don’t have to be committed to your marriage. If it doesn’t work out, just move on. 

You don’t have to be committed to friends….you can get new ones. 

You don’t have to be committed to your job….if you don’t like it you can find another one. 

You don’t have to be committed to principles and morals…they may just not be for you. 

You don’t have to be committed to this religion thing…if it doesn’t work out, try another. 

Acts 4:12. “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”

We have a society that does not seem to be committed to anything except its own selfish desires!

Whether you have been walking with the Lord, one day or 10,000, if you desire your life to be one of peace and harmony, I cannot express to you the importance of committing to your relationship with Jesus Christ.  Really committing to know more about Him.  Really committing to read His Word and discovering His ways.  Totally, and without hesitation, committing yourself to whatever comes your way, you will not stop walking with Him.  Committing yourself to Him so that whatever He asks of you, you are willing to do it. 

STILL I WILL ANSWER TO YOUR EVERY CALLING…..

Will life always be easy?  No, but it will be a lot easier now with a made-up mind and Jesus by your side.  Will your life be free of problems?  No, but there is a peace in the midst of the storm, there is good in an imperfect world, and there will be comfort during sadness for you. 

Jesus is a friend like no other.  The Creator of the Universe…your Creator…Jesus, is on your side.  You will not believe what the two of you can accomplish!

He is waiting on you.  He has already made the commitment to you….He gave His life for you.   Jesus is going to wait on you to show your commitment to Him.  Don’t make Him wait any longer!

WHEN THE STORM RAGES ON AND I CAN’T FIND MY WAY…..STILL I WILL TRUST YOU LORD!

Enjoy listening to this beautiful song, “Still I Will Follow”, sung by the writer, Vonnie Ewing Lopez, performing with The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.

 

Sharing with Women Helping Women, Teach Me Tuesdays, Titus 2sdays, Counting Our Blessings, Rich Faith Rising, Wedded Wednesday, Encourage One Another, A Wise Woman Builds, Word Filled Wednesday