Constancy

I've always been one that wanted things to stay the way they were. I was the one who didn't want to go to school. I was the one who cried over the dilapidated old house trailer when we had to leave it to go to the new house. I was the one who didn't want to grow up. I was the one who didn't want anyone to get married and leave home.

So it shouldn't surprise you that if you know me well, hear me speak or pray, or read what I write, to notice that even though I love and am grateful for all of God's qualities, the one I seem to mention the most beyond His Great Love is His CONSTANCY.

As I've grown older, I've realized that there is GOOD change. If nothing ever changed, I'd be in trouble. But through all that change, this little girl at heart, can depend on a God who doesn't.

He is always loving.
He is always just.
He is always merciful if I repent.
He is always in control.
He is always on watch.
He is always truth.
He is always listening.
He is always waiting for me.
He is always a source of hope.
He is always the wellspring of my joy.
He is always good.
He is always faithful.

As I reflected this afternoon on the things that I am thankful for, this hymn bubbled up from my soul and sprang from my lips, it's words written on my heart long ago. This is my offering this afternoon, humbly presented to the King of Kings for His faithfulness to me.

Great is Thy faithfulness, oh God my Father;

There is no shadow of turning with Thee;

Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;

As Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be.

Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!

Morning by morning new mercies I see.

All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;

Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,

Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above

Join with all nature in manifold witness

to Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.

Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!

Morning by morning new mercies I see.

All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;

Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth

Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;

Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,

Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!

Morning by morning new mercies I see.

All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;

Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Happy Thanksgiving,

Anna Becoming