Never Once

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There’s a song I heard this morning by Matt Redman, called Never Once. I’ve heard it a thousand times but this morning it was as if I heard for the first time. If you haven’t heard it, CLICK HERE to listen to it. The lyrics are below…

Standing on this mountaintop
Looking just how far we’ve come
Knowing that for every step
You were with us

Kneeling on this battle ground
Seeing just how much You’ve done
Knowing every victory
Was Your power in us

Scars and struggles on the way
But with joy our hearts can say
Yes, our hearts can say

Never once did we ever walk alone
Never once did You leave us on our own
You are faithful, God, You are faithful

Scars and struggles on the way
But with joy our hearts can say
Never once did we ever walk alone
Carried by Your constant grace
Held within Your perfect peace
Never once, no, we never walk alone

Never once did we ever walk alone
Never once did You leave us on our own
You are faithful, God, You are faithful

Every step we are breathing in Your grace
Evermore we’ll be breathing out Your praise
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
You are faithful, God, You are faithful

As I was getting ready this morning, Gideon was in his rocker chair and he was doing what he always does-staring aimlessly towards the light. So of course my mind began to wonder, on top of all his other issues, will he ever be independent to do the smallest task, like walk from the bathroom to the kitchen??

So with that question my mind went down that road of all the challenges he would face with his vision & hearing impairment and I thought to myself, Lord how will he and I ever get through this? It was at that moment that my K-Love app began playing this song…and I lost it.

Never once did we ever walk alone
Never once did You leave us on our own
You are faithful, God, You are faithful

Do those lyrics speak to you like they do me? I’ve sang this song countless times and praised Him for carrying me through past trials. But in the midst of my recent storm, I often forget just how faithful He is. I forget that I have stood on the mountain top and God never let me climb it by myself. I am never asked to face anything alone. Never once, has God left me to my own strength. Psalm 23 is just one great reminder of that truth.

Are you walking through a difficult season in your life? Is your battle ground covered with blood, sweat and tears? Have you cried out to God to fix your situation and He’s never seemed more silent?? Please know you’re not alone.

Sometimes I feel so broken- struggling with how I will go on one more day. And somehow in those moments, like an infant snuggle into the chest of her father, I realize that He’s carrying me. And as crazy as it sounds, I find joy…because I’m not alone.

Scars and struggles on the way
But with joy our hearts can say
Never once did we ever walk alone
Carried by Your constant grace
Held within Your perfect peace
Never once, no, we never walk alone

God always finds a way to remind me that I’m not alone. Just like I do with Gideon. Even though he can’t see me and can barely hear me, I still find a way to make sure Gideon knows I’m there…that he’s never alone.

And I believe God does the same for us.

12 thoughts on “Never Once

  1. That is one of my all time favorite songs because of the truth it speaks. I first heard it shortly after Levi passed away, and it did me in. I couldn’t listen without years streaming down my face. It still catches my breath at times, but I can sing it with joy because I have personally experienced God carrying me. Praying daily for that sweet boy of yours.

    1. Amy, thanks for sharing your story. I can’t even imagine… Good to know you’ve experience the joy only God can give. Love you friend!

  2. I can definitely say that music has been my ministry in the midst of all the obstacles we have faced with Jo. I love “Healer” by Kari Jobe. I would play it in his hospital room and just sing and cry while he was sitting there staring at me like “Mom, it’ll be okay.” They have the most precious eyes in that moment, such an assurance. Blessings always to your family. One day at a time, that’s what I still struggle to understand, take one day at a time. Thinking too far in the future is not going to help me today. It’s just too overwhelming to think about Joseph’s future, driving, going to school, will he live on his own?, will he be able to work?, so many unknowns. I just try to focus on today, what do I need to do for him today or this week. Prayers and hugs mama!!

    1. Genevie, you’re always so insightful, thank you for that. I love it when you share your thoughts about Joseph. How lucky he is to call you mama. Thanks for redirecting where my focus should be, today. God bless!!

      1. It just gets too overwhelming. We have family and friends that pry for my “plans” and the “what-ifs” I get their curiosity and appreciate their inquiry but I just let them know I can’t focus on that right now, right now it’s (insert immediate need) that he needs right now. I can only exert my energy on the things I can control right now so that’s what I’m going to do. Love your blog! 🙂

        1. I love your outlook!! So smart! Thanks for sharing your wisdom!! I appreciate you following Gideon’s story!! 🙂

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