The best is yet to come

I often say – “Out of my worst the best has come” – in fact I know this and believe this and live my life with this as a strength ... even if at times the outworking takes months, years... Like the time when completely hurting, lost, in the depths, and God came thru and revealed Himself to me, completely overwhelmed my senses, for the first time in my life I met Him!! Wow! His Salvation Love is Overwhelming and sustaining.

"There is still one King who rules over all. He knows my name, for My God is the Ancient of Days”

Months later when visiting back home a mum of one of my classmates told me she had been praying for me for years, years .. and years!

God is faithful, he had a plan for me.

"Now there is a hope that lasts beyond our days. Let there be dancing in the dark, sing Christ is King, for Jesus is Alive.”

Like the long long time when the anger, turmoil, & stress surrounding me was survived with the friends and communities around me. He has provided for me.

"Raise you voice now, no love is greater, Who can stand against us if our God is for us.“

Like the time my heart literally broke, shattered, and I cried with nothing but despair. He comforted me, did not condemn me. And He bought so many blessings out of this time.

"When I am down and Oh my soul so weary, You Raise me Up so I can stand on mountains, You raise me up to be more than I can be.”

Like in the prolonged time of patience, support, sadness, more patience. He sustained me.

"I Will trust my Saviour Jesus thru my darkest hour, trust him when my strength is small.”

Like in all the many many times thru the years of asking, searching, seeking His face, not knowing, unsure, searching the Word, indecision, pure despair. He provided guidance, thru His word, thru others, thru prayer.

"Amazing Grace how sweet the sound, I once was lost but now am found.”

Even when I fail, do not pay attention, stubbornly seek my will, go my way. Oh the life sustaining joy of knowing my God, of the sacrifice of Jesus, the input of the Holy Spirit.

"Nothing can compare, to your presence Lord, Holy Spirit you are welcome here.”

It is a constant song in my heart, my source of peace, my quiet encouragement and blessing, to be able to TRUST, to LET GO, to open my eyes to appreciate and see the trees, the flowers, the birds, to feel the love of people friends and family around me, to count ALL my blessings. All the good times, growth times, delights shared over many years... His gift of grace.

"Come weary heart now to Jesus, rest in his wondrous peace. Oh the Goodness, the Goodness of Jesus.”

And the wooden spoon?? A long time ago an elder in our church preached – “The Best is Yet To Come..” and gave people a spoon to take home – I have never forgotten this simple act. Our God has so much for us, beyond what we can see or imagine.

"I Can Only Imagine what it will be like when I walk by your side, I can only imagine what my eyes will see..”

God is good - always. Can you Sing with me? (quietly, under my breath for those that know I’m tone deaf)As I await the fulfilment of other yearnings in my heart (amongst the poverty, deception, barrenness, injustice of this earth.) There is so much joy in the world, a hope beyond comprehension, His Words of comfort love & Grace. And Thankyou worship team, & the sound team for bringing us songs that lift my heart and soul every Sunday, Thankyou Lord for wisdom and guidance, and for your word.

"Now My Soul sings, Your Love it knows no end. I lift my eyes to see your face, I will run and not grow weary, My heart will trust for Christ is hope. Now My Soul sings, Your Love it knows no end.”