His Unfailing Love

Surely or only goodness, mercy, and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, and through the length of my days the house of the Lord [and His presence] shall be my dwelling place. ~ Psalm 23:6 AMP

Do you understand how much God loves you? Do you realize that His unfailing love shall follow you all the days of your life? Goodness and mercy shall follow you. You're not going to make it happen...it shall FOLLOW you! The notes of my Nelson Study Bible says this, " The Hebrew verb 'follow' describes an animal in pursuit. When the Lord is our Shepherd, instead of being stalked by wild beasts we are pursued by the loving care of the Lord."

Sometimes we go through things and we wonder where God is. We may think that He has forgotten us or that He's not listening to our prayers. I can assure you that He IS there! He is pursuing you with His love. He is watching over you and protecting you. Yes, things may be going on all around you, but He is there with you. He will not let you go under. He is in control and He will not let this storm overtake you. You are safe and protected in His care.

Stay close to Him. Make Him your dwelling place. We often make the mistake of seeking a person who will understand where we are. We long for that gentle touch of someone who will wrap their arms around us and let us know it will be ok. The truth is, people don't really know what we're going through. People may offer comforting words or they may not even realize how bad we're hurting. It's ok. God doesn't want us depending on people. He wants us depending on HIM. If we put too much confidence in others, we will fail to place our total trust and confidence in Him. He knows exactly where we are. Nothing is hidden from His sight. He knows our pain. He knows every thought and desire of our heart. We must keep holding on to Him and know that He will safely lead us through.

The victory is already ours. It's up to us to follow His instructions and go the way that He leads us. Don't get discouraged and don't feel like it's over. The best is yet to come. He has promised to meet every need. Don't get overwhelmed by the circumstances. Stay focused on Him. Keep your eyes on Him and take it one day at a time. His grace is sufficient for each and every day and if you will simply trust Him for each day, you will see that it's not that hard after all. He's got you covered! He is a shield around you and His love will never fail!