"Not Alone"

Today in church we had special guest singers who sang "I Am Not Alone"...I had chills run all over my body while I listened to this song...here are the lyrics:

You're here in my heart
You're the light that guides me through the dark
You walk beside me, the night seems cold
Each time I fall, You're arms are there to hold
You walk beside me, giving strength I've never known
I am not alone, You walk beside me, I am not alone

You're here in my mind
I talk to you and all my fears unwind
I know I'm loved for who I am
You make me want to be the best that I can
You walk beside me, giving strength I've never known
And I am not alone, You walk beside me, I am not alone
Wherever the road leads

And I rely on Your patience when I face the unknown
And because of You, I am not alone

I am not alone, You're always beside me, I am not alone
In the sun, in the rain
Through the good times, and in the pain
You're always beside me
I reach out for Your hand, I know that You understand

Today our pastor spoke about God always being there with you, how he never promised that the skies would always be painted blue....how he didn't promise sun without rain....Joy's without sorrows...peace without pain...Tears without smiles...No victory without fighting...no laughs without woes....a life with no struggles....BUT he DOES promise strength for the day....his light through the way...he gives help from above....undying friendship and his unfailing love...he promises the power we need when we fall to our knees--God is there through the good and the bad. Sometimes we forget that even though we are going a "bumpy" path in life that God is by our sides...sometimes we only acknowledge him when something good happens in our life. God doesn't like to see his children hurt, however certain things are put in our paths to help us grow.

Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."