THE GOD WHO STAYS
Marcella Ward March 1, 2023
When adversity comes, when tragedies come into our lives, we know that God is always with us. As born again believers in Christ we know, through the scriptures, that God will never leave us. We may walk away from Him but He is always there to welcome us back. God is ALWAYS WITH US!
DEUTERONOMY 31:6
6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” NIV
DEUTERONOMY 31:8
8 The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” NIV
JOSHUA 1:5
5 No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. NIV
JOSHUA 1:9
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” NIV
MATTHEW 28:20
20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” NIV
ROMANS 8:28
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose. NIV
The following song really sums up God’s love for us even when we sin or walk away from Him, His arms are always open wide to welcome us back. The following lyrics to the song by Matthew West have touched my heart over the years and I pray they touch yours.
Matthew West Lyrics
"The God Who Stays"
If I were
You I would've given up on me by now
I would've labeled me a lost cause
'Cause I feel just like a lost cause
If I were You I would've turned around and walked away
I would've labeled me beyond repair
'Cause I feel like I'm beyond repair
Oh, but somehow You don't see me like I do
Somehow You're still here
You're the God who stays
You're the God who stays
You're the one who runs in my direction
When the whole world walks away
You're the God who stands
With wide open arms
And You tell me nothing I have ever done can separate my heart
From the God who stays
I used to hide
Every time I thought I let You down
I always thought I had to earn my way
But I'm learning You don't work that way
'Cause somehow You don't see me like I do
Somehow You're still here
You're the God who stays (You're the God who stays)
You're the God who stays (You're the God who stays)
You're the one who runs in my direction
When the whole world walks away
You're the God who stands (You're the God who stands)
With wide open arms (With wide open arms)
And You tell me nothing I have ever done can separate my heart
From the God who stays
My shame can't separate
My guilt can't separate
My past can't separate
I'm Yours forever
My sin can't separate
My scars can't separate
My failures can't separate
I'm Yours forever
No enemy can separate
No power of hell can take away
Your love for me will never change
I'm Yours forever
You're the God who stays (You're the God who stays)
You're the God who stays (You're the God who stays)
You're the one who runs in my direction
When the whole world walks away
You're the God who stands (You're the God who stands)
With wide open arms (With wide open arms)
And You tell me nothing I have ever done can separate my heart
From the God who stays
You're the God who stays
You're the one who runs in my direction
When the whole world walks away
You're the God who stands
With wide open arms
And You tell me nothing I have ever done can separate my heart
From the God who stays
Open the link below to listen to the song on YouTube.
Marcella Ward March 1, 2023 Author of “Stolen Identity: Plan of the Evil One”
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