“Need You Now” by the artist, Plumb. You can see video with full lyrics at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ylnx0NA9X4
Verse 2: Standing on a road I didn’t plan
Wondering how I got to where I am
I’m trying to hear that still small voice
I’m trying to hear above the noise
Life gets so busy and filled with noise. A multitude of voices come at us, telling us what is right and what is wrong. The din of the world becomes so deafening that it is difficult to separate out God’s voice from rest of the clamor. Then, we wonder how we got to where we are at this moment.
I had so many dreams and plans as a young person—so many “roads” that I intended to travel down. Do you remember the excitement of looking to the future and wondering what all was ahead? I don’t know about you, but in many ways, my life is not at all what I thought it would be. There are disappointments of goals not attained. On the other hand, though, so much in my life is better than what I ever could’ve imagined or hoped for. “We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.” (Proverbs 16:9, NLT)
Verse 3: Oh I walk, Oh, I walk through the shadows
And I, I am so afraid
Please stay, please stay right beside me
With every single step I take
How do we deal with the distress of expectations not met? How do we keep from being fearful when we are in the midst of the “shadows” and pains of life? Health issues, relationship problems, and tragedies can throw us off balance and leave us confused and discouraged. Sometimes it takes great effort to look to God for strength and to get our focus off the frustrations around us. If we trust completely that the Lord has our best interests in mind when He guides us through all situations, then we can rest in the fact that we are right where we should be. And, we can be certain that Jesus will stay by our side. He will not leave us—not even for a minute during our journey. “And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20b, NLT)
So, no matter what you are facing right now, remember that Jesus wants to help you through whatever it is you are going through. He will not let you down, and He will not leave you.
“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31, NIV)
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