and when I fail, He picks me up

it seems that life is a never ending navigating through new and unchartered waters.. when we think we might have figured one thing out, another new and sometimes unsettling one is just around the corner.

just look at where I live. Germany, Ontario, now Michigan.

 you'd think that adjusting to new surroundings would be something I have figured out...

being a child,  a grown-up, a mother - running around, 3 kids, 2 dogs- empty nester

having a mother, ( all my life ), not having one anymore.

married, not married, married again ( joy )

many of those things are great, some are not. 

even changes for the better include losses.

life is a journey

a process.

lots of learning.

adjusting

waiting

trusting

being refined 

( quite painful at times )

in it all,

there is one steady thing

because

He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow

my relationship with Him,

( made possible through Him dying on a cross for my sins ) 

my center

my anchor

my hope

coming to Him each and every day

for all that I need

love

faith

joy

strength

peace

gentleness

kindness

self-control

forgiveness 

grateful for the guidance

the wisdom

the direction

how do we deal with that life

the changes

the challenges

the hurt 

the wonderful things 

( that's not that hard :)

going to Him, He shows me

if I fail, He picks me up

dusts me off

and sends me on my way again

and through it all

He always loves me.. 

He is indeed the Shepherd of my Soul

thank you Lord

"In the process

In the waiting

You're making melodies over me

And your presence

is the promise

For I am a pilgrim on a journey

You will lift my head above the mighty waves

You are able to keep me from stumbling

And in my weakness

you are the strength that comes from within

Good shepherd of my soul

Take my hand and lead me on

You make my footsteps and my path secure

So walking on water is just the beginning

Cause my faith to arise, stand at attention

For You are calling me to greater things

Oh

how I love You

how I love You

You have not forsaken me

Oh

How I love You

how I love You

With you is where I want to be

you never leave me, Lord"

"Shepherd" 

by Amanda Cook