“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6.

There was young woman who walked alone home each day, so the story goes; and a young man desired to walk with her, but she refused each time; of course, he was feeling rejected, especially since she walked alone…however, her response to his inquisition as to why she refused was… “I am never alone.”

What a beautiful testimony of faith; regardless to where this young woman walked…she knew that the Lord was with her each step of the way. Are we so faithful to cling to the knowledge that no matter what comes or goes in our lives, we are never alone? The promises of God are faithful and true, He spoke these words to His disciples which are just as true for us at this very moment… “and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Matthew 28:20b.

As we walk this journey of life, regardless to the twist and turns that we must take…remember the words of the old spiritual…no, never alone…He promised never to leave me alone. Our Comforter lives within and will keep us in perfect peace of mind and heart; and during the darkest areas along the way; is when He carries us safely through. David expressed it with these comforting words to our souls “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4.

So, whether we are up on top of a mountain, or way down deep in a valley, let us hold to God’s unchanging hands. . .  His grace is sufficient! “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9.

My friends, we walk by faith and not some whimsical thought or fancy…but of a proven faith of all that God has done in ages past, and continues to do in our lives from the moment of our conception…I am a living testimony to His amazing grace and keeping power…so today as I travel along this journey of life…I am like the young woman, I will cling to the comforting knowledge that “I am never alone!” what about you? To God be the glory we have come this far by faith leaning on the Lord!

God blessings of peace, strength, and joy be with us all.