He is Faithful

by Marcella Brazelton

If you had asked three-year-old Marcella what she wanted to be when she grew up, you could be rest assured that the answer would always have been, "A mama!" The years went on and occupations such as scientist or missionary were added, but they were always secondary to being a mother. It never occurred to her that she would struggle with becoming her dream "occupation."

Deuteronomy 7:9 (NASŽ) tells us, "Know therefore that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His loving-kindness to a thousandth generation with those who love Him and keep His commandments."

Even in the beginning of God's Word we are told of His faithfulness. He is one who keeps His promises. It is us that struggle with faithfulness. When things aren't going the way we imagined we tend to shake our fist at the heavens and cry out, "Why Lord? Why?" When we need to be crying out for strength and for peace.

He is faithful and He will stand by His promises to us. For some, the fulfillment of the promise of children may be to have children of our own. For others, it may be opening our heart and home to a child who has been abandoned by his or her biological parents. Whatever the case may be, He is ever faithful to us.

God knew my desire even in the beginning of my life. His plan for me was clear. He was and is ever faithful to me. It is my unfaithfulness, my lack of trust in His plan that brought me the most heartache. Even as someone whose faith comes naturally, this is a constant struggle. I want things in MY time and in MY way. Completely cutting out the fact that GOD'S time and GOD'S way is perfect in every example.

Lord, You are so faithful! You have been there when I call. You have given strength when I couldn't carry on. You have given me a peace that passes all understanding. Lord, I pray that you will continue to teach me to be faithful to You. I pray that as I struggle through the heart wrenching experience of trying to conceive a child, that You will provide the strength I need. I pray that as I am faced with heartache, You will give me that peace that passes understanding. For I know that You are God and that You are faithful and stand by Your promises. You are the lover of my soul and I praise You!! You bring me joy in the midst of my sadness. How I love You, Lord!! ~ Amen

Marcella is mama to her precious daughter, Mary. She enjoys music, crafts, sewing, and studying about natural health. You can visit her website at http://www.thenaturalmama.com.