What if the lord hadn’t been on your side?

I’ve been in a season of change and advancement lately. As we enter the new year and I'm set to embark on some changes and new challenges, it has definitely caused some moments of reflection to rise. I'm sure many of us have taken the opportunity to reflect on the past year(s) as we step into 2023.

As a family our past season has seen us walk through some challenging waters. As persecution set its sight on us we have definitely had our share of trials to navigate. I'm sure many of you can relate to this and to these seasons of trials.

When I reflect on the barrage of trials and challenges it can seem a little overwhelming. But as I reflected, I read psalm 124 and was overwhelmed with joy, relief and gratitude. The overwhelming thought of 'what if the Lord hadn't been on our side' hit my heart.

'What if the Lord had not been on our side? ... What if the Lord had not been on our side when people attacked? ... The waters would have engulfed us; a torrent would have overwhelmed us." (Psalm 124)

Though things have been hard, just imagine how things could have looked if the Lord wasn't on your side! Unfortunately, our vision here is limited. We do not always get to see the ways in which the Lord’s hand touches our circumstances. But it is my personal conviction that had the Lord not been with us, these trials and challenges we have faced could have been a thousand times worse.

So, today I give thanks. I give thanks that by His grace and unfailing love I'm still standing, still praising and still running this race of love.