Through the Valley...

"The pathway is broken 

And The signs are unclear 

And I don't know the reason why You brought me here 

But just because You love me the way that You do 

I'm gonna walk through the valley 

If You want me to 

Chorus: 

Cause I'm not who I was 

When I took my first step 

And I'm clinging to the promise You're not through with me yet 

so if all of these trials bring me closer to you 

Then I will walk through the fire 

If You want me to 

It may not be the way I would have chosen 

When you lead me through a world that's not my home 

But You never said it would be easy 

You only said I'd never go alone 

So When the whole world turns against me 

And I'm all by myself 

And I can't hear You answer my cries for help 

I'll remember the suffering Your love put You through 

And I go through the darkness If You want me to " Ginny Owens

I heard this  on the radio yesterday as I was driving. I just hung my head and cried. When is the last time I truly thanked the Lord for my valley? When was the last time I considered it "Pure Joy" to face trials of many kinds? Even when I can't hear the Lord's answers have I really stopped to breath in the wonder and awe of what my Savior did when he conquered death for me? When did I stop living for eternity and start living for today?

Oh Jesus- I want to do whatever you want of me. Even if it means walking through the valley- or the fire or the darkness. I will remember your great and awesome love.  I will stop making that love a small thing. I will remember that I am not alone. You are ever with me for now and forever more.  I am so sorry for taking my eyes off of  your face. Thank You. Amen.