Sunday, January 6, 2008

Our First Dance Song

When we chose the Sara Groves song "He's Always Been Faithful" for our first dance, it was kind of a last-minute decision. I had heard it used at a few weddings previously, and wanted to be original-- but looking back now, i see God's providence in having us choose it. . .
We sang this song in church this morning and i was reminded of God's faithfulness to us, and specifically to me. .
. something i take so for granted and so often doubt. But pondering these words and looking back on my life, how could i even wonder? As my mind filled with the memories of our first dance-- the awe, the wonder, the spiritual yet romantic intimacy of 2 becoming 1-- I thought of the journey that brought me to my lifetime love, and how much i don't deserve him. i reflected on the wisdom of God, and how my spiritual journey surely is not finished.
The scripture that was read during worship today was 1 Thessalonians 5:24, 'The God who has called you is faithful and He will do it...' a verse i've so often quoted to others who are struggling in their own quests; how kind of God to remind ME that it applies to mine...today. Sometimes He goes to great lengths to remind us of His Love-- and sometimes He simply whispers it in a song.
Morning by morning I wake up to find the power and comfort of God's hand in mine. Season by season I watch him amazed, in awe of the mystery of his perfect ways. .
All I have need of His hand will provide. He's always been faithful to me. .
I can't remember a trial or a pain He did not recycle to bring me gain. I can't remember one single regret in serving God only and trusting his hand. .
All I have need of His hand will provide. He's always been faithful to me. .
This is my anthem, this is my song, the theme of the stories I've heard for so long. God has been faithful, he will be again. His loving compassion, it knows no end. .
All I have need of His hand will provide. He's always been faithful to me. .

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