Though
the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing
love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,
says the Lord, who has compassion on you.
Isaiah 54:10
The sun is always in its place, always shining, but there are times
the clouds come rolling in and obscure our view, preventing us from
feeling its warmth and enjoying the light. Nevertheless, it is
there, shining, doing what it always does. There are times, it
seems, God is ignoring us. The continual prayers that appear to be
forgotten and unanswered can leave us discouraged, and feeling quite
alone. Just as the sun is, God is always there; it is only our view
that has become cloudy. It is our faith in the God we have come to
know so well, and to trust so completely, which sustains us. He is
there. He will never leave, or turn His back on us. He has heard our
prayers. Those clouds will pass, and we will once again enjoy the
warm embrace of the Son.
Prayer
You are faithful Lord. We have learned to trust in Your character,
we know that You are always there and will never abandon us. When
our view becomes cloudy and we find it difficult to hear Your voice,
and see Your face, strengthen us, and increase our faith. We know
You hear our prayers and we trust, that once again we will feel Your
loving embrace. Amen.
