Faithfulness

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Exodus 34:6-7, Deuteronomy 7:9, Deuteronomy 32:1–4, Luke 6:43-49, 1 John 1:5-10, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

God is faithful. 

About two years ago, I would have called God anything but faithful. I had just lost my mom and my world was turned completely upside down. God didn’t seem far. He actually felt nonexistent. “He is faithful. He is faithful. He is faithful,” I would forcefully utter to myself, barely believing it, whispering it, down on my knees. As a 14-year-old dealing with the gravity of not having a mom, the words “He is faithful” did not naturally spill off of my tongue. But I continued to utter those words, praying that they would one day become real to me.

Trusting His faithfulness is one of the hardest things to believe about the Father. As humans who can’t see the full picture, we assume God has just stopped drawing it. When we can’t clearly see, hear, or feel Him, we assume He is not present. We believe He has left us. 

I, for one, am grateful that this isn’t just a 21st-century feeling. Throughout the Bible, we watch God’s people doubt His faithfulness time and time again. Sarah doubted that God would fulfill His promise of giving her a child (Genesis 18:10–15). The Israelites felt abandoned and lived in disbelief about God bringing them out of Egypt and into a future in the promised land (Exodus 16:1–12; 17:1–7). And throughout the psalms, David continues to ask God why He has left him (see Psalm 22). 

Thank God that we see their pictures and stories fully drawn out. Sarah did receive her promised son (Genesis 21:1–7), the Israelites made it into the promised land (Joshua 21:43–45), and God rescued David again and again (see Psalm 30). It turns out He is still working, even when He seems silent. Here’s the best news: God doesn’t remove His promises from us when we doubt. He is compassionate, patient, and understanding (Exodus 34:6–7). What a humbling thought! 

Looking back now at the last two years of my life, I have experienced God’s faithfulness in an entirely new way. I didn’t see it then, but years later I clearly see His hand at work. Deuteronomy 7:9 says, “Know that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His gracious covenant loyalty for a thousand generations with those who love him and keep his commands.”

Yes, God is faithful. His Word is true. And if we belong to Him, He makes us more like Him (1John 1:5–7). The Holy Spirit displays this faithfulness in and through us, which helps us to be faithful to God and to others (Luke 6:43–45).

My prayer for you is that our faithful, promise-keeping God would reveal Himself to you. That you would look back one month, five months, or a few years from now, and clearly see His hand on the canvas of your life. He is faithful, and by His Spirit, we grow in faithfulness.

Sixteen-year-old author, vocalist, and actress, Alena Pitts, recently made her professional acting debut in the 2015 film, War Room—the 6th-highest grossing Christian film in box-office history. She has since co-authored the three-book fictional series, Lena in the Spotlight, with her mother, Wynter Pitts, author and founder of For Girls Like You Ministries. Tragically, Alena’s mother passed from death to life on July 24th, 2018. While the loss has left them heartbroken, her family continues to tell Wynter’s story as an opportunity to share the hope they have found in Jesus Christ. Alena and her family reside in Franklin, Tennessee. 

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  1. Audrianna Peebles says:

    I really needed this today. In Luke 6:46 ‘Why do you call me Lord’, Lord’ and not do what I tell you to do?’ Spoke tremendous volumes to me. Many times throughout the day I find myself praying or calling out to God, but being that I overthink very often because of my fear of the unknown… I’ve always found myself leaning on my own understanding. This is great reminder of the path I am headed during my spiritual journey. ❤️

  2. Lindsey Harp says:

    I am currently feeling the weight of loss, and feeling stuck where I am, and it’s truly hard to see the whole picture. It’s comforting to know that I don’t have to see it in its entirety, but that God knows what’s coming next, and I can rest in Him and his faithfulness.

  3. Laurel says:

    Revisiting this plan; realizing how necessary these reminders of the fruit of the spirit are for all followers.

  4. claudia hamberlin says:

    i cant see the full picture right now, but i know God is moving in big ways. i feel a peace knowing i don’t have to have it all figured out!

  5. Monique Aguirre says:

    ❤️ amen I receive it!

  6. Mercy Rock says:

    I do see His hand clearly on the canvas of my life!

  7. Molly Fitzgerald says:

    I love the thought of just because we don’t see the full picture, it does not mean that god has stopped drawing

  8. Jasmine Taylor says:

    This is exactly what I needed ❤️

  9. Heather Pell says:

    This reminder of God’s faithfulness has carried me through each and every difficult season. He is trustworthy and he continues to show up time and time again.

  10. Rachel Blessum says:

    “God doesn’t remove His promises from us when we doubt.” What a fabulous, timely reminder!

  11. Rhonda Jury says:

    So. Very. Good. Alena, you have a gift and to think you’re so young! May God bless you richly as your words bless others.

  12. Melanie Greenwood says:

    In the craziness of life transition when I pray to feel settled and wonder why things aren’t happening at my “requested pace”, reminding myself God is Faithful, my strong foundation is being built in this time of waiting, even if I can’t see it now. I know when he’s done my “settled” place/feeling will be so strong and exactly what is meant for me/my family.

  13. Michelle M says:

    I know I don’t always believe God is faithful, but I know that he is even in the moments when I don’t believe it.

  14. Mary Martinez says:

    Praise Jesus!

  15. Jasmine R says:

    I so relate to Alena’s testimony! I lost my mom at 19 and struggled so much with believing that God was faithful and near during that tough time. And just like her, I look back and see how He was indeed, faithful and near – through friendships, experiences, etc. – I see that He was walking with me the whole time. So whenever I begin to doubt Him and His faithfulness, I recall how He carried me through that season of life and tell myself that He’ll do the same in whatever current situation I’m facing.

  16. Alyssa Waller says:

    I know from personal experience that God is always faithful. I lost my mom 6 days before my 24th birthday last year. My mom passed from ovarian cancer on July 14, 2019. It was the hardest day of my life. Holidays are hard as well. Even though I knew that I was going to lose my mom, it didn’t make it any easier, it was still very hard. I also had just finished my first year of college (started later than I planned, but it was in God’s timing). One thing that we all should remember is that no matter what God is still faithful, even when we aren’t.

  17. Brandy Deruso says:

    God is always faithful!

  18. Saicha E.Crawford says:

    I love the definition of faithfulness. “Acting in accordance to commitment.” Lord, help me to be faithful to You.

  19. Lena Medina says:

    Lindsay, I’m so sorry. After reading your post I prayed for you by name. God is faithful and let’s no pain go to waste. Your comment that remembering God is faithful is often a choice. It a feeling really ministered to me in my own pain. Thank you.

  20. Letitia says:

    Thank you so much for writing this Alena. My sister passed away when I was 6 years old and I had no one to tell me that God loved and cared for me and now I’m 13 and I thank God for all that He’s done in my life and shown me that He really cares about me. You actually answered my prayer.

  21. Lisa Z says:

    Great to read this again today! I don’t always go back and read later comments. Learning bunches fron all y’all! Thanks, SRT community for your faithfulness, a reflection of our Dad’s! Happy Thanksgiving.

  22. Debra Taylor says:

    God bless you Alena Pitts! And may He who is faithful continually surround you and use you to bring glory to His Name.

  23. Lindsay C. says:

    Lori and Kelly, thank you for your kind words.
    Happy Thanksgiving to the SRT community!

  24. Kelly M says:

    Lindsay, I’m so sorry to hear your story. But this isn’t the end of it. I’m certain God is still “drawing the rest of the picture” as Alena so beautifully wrote. I’m praying for your family and for you especially. From one mother to the next, the Lord sees you. He feels your pain and is walking with you.

  25. ERB says:

    Here is today’s (26th) reading “Gentleness” from He Reads Truth (it’s SO GOOD)

    Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40:9-11 NIV, Matthew 11:28-30, 2 Corinthians 10:1-18, Titus 3:1-2, James 3:13, 1 Peter 3:13-17

    I believe it was C. S. Lewis who once said that “humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less.” In a world where the individual self reigns sovereign, this is a profound challenge. I’d imagine that most of us think about ourselves far more often than we consider others.

    Paul describes “gentleness” as the fruit of the Spirit in our lives, which has a direct tie to our consideration of others. To be gentle, one must be humble. If one is not humble, they will be self-absorbed and consider themselves superior to others. When you view others as inferior, it will manifest in actions that are aggressive, bitter, and angry.

    As we search the Bible for the archetype of gentleness, the example of a shepherd should come to the forefront of our minds. The imagery of shepherding is interwoven in the scriptures as a metaphor for provision, protection, and guidance. More often than not, we tend to focus on the actions of shepherding—that is, leading the flocks through harsh environments, protecting them from predators. However, if we consider the motivation behind these actions, we come to see that a shepherd leads and protects the flock because he cares for them. Isaiah provides a good picture of a caring shepherd:

    He tends his flock like a shepherd:
    He gathers the lambs in his arms
    and carries them close to his heart;
    he gently leads those that have young rest (Isaiah 40:11).

    In the ancient world, Bedouin shepherds knew every member of their flocks in terms of their birth circumstances, history of health, eating habits, and other idiosyncrasies. To know each member of the flock requires time and attention. A true shepherd demonstrates both strength and tender compassion. When Isaiah speaks of a shepherd who carries the flock close to his heart, we are given this imagery of tender reassurance, encouragement, and hope. Notice that the shepherd gently leads the flock by paying attention to their needs, and in doing so, aims to refresh the weary who are downtrodden from the wilderness of everyday life.

    As we reflect on our own relationships in an effort to cultivate gentleness, it is important that we assess our disposition towards others. Are we gentle and self-forgetful, that is, placing the needs of others over our own? Or are we self-absorbed in such a way that we become bitter and angry when others’ needs get in the way of our own agendas?

    Consider for a moment those whom God has placed around you. Who is burdened and needs support? Who is down and needs encouragement? Someone should come to mind. And your initial thought might be, “But, that will require a lot of time and energy on my part.” The good news is, because gentleness is from the Spirit, God will empower you to exercise His gift if you seek His help in prayer. As you finish reading this devotional, spend a few minutes asking God to soften your heart toward those He has placed on your mind. Ask Him to provide practical ways for you to serve them, and thus, walk in the Spirit of gentleness. In doing this, you will live according to God’s will and be conformed to the image of Christ, the Good Shepherd.

    Written by Matt Capps

  26. ERB says:

    I FOUND today’s reading (11.26.2020) “Gentleness” on the He Reads Truth website!!! Hopefully you all will be able to find it!! Happy Thanksgiving!!! Be BLESSED beyond measure today!!!

  27. ERB says:

    I FOUND today’s reading (11.26.2020) “Gentleness” on the He Reads Truth website https://hereadstruth.com/2020/11/26/gentleness/ hopefully you all will be able to find it!! Happy Thanksgiving!!! Be BLESSED beyond measure today!!!

  28. ERB says:

    Hmmm…same here Tina and Blessed Beth… I will also check back later… Happy Thanksgiving to all you beautiful sisters!!! May our day today be filled with unexpected blessings and love-filled moments ❤️❤️❤️

  29. Blessed Beth says:

    Same Tina, will check later, Happy Thanksgiving

  30. Tina says:

    Morning sisters, can’t seem to get today’s (26th) plan.. I will check in later to see if things have been rectified..

    Until then, sending extra warm hugs and love across the pond …Blessings on this day of Thanksgiving..❤

  31. Ula Richardson says:

    God is faithful. Even when we are just saying it, but without a doubt He is faithful. He is forever faithful to us when we aren’t thinking that He is, He is faithful when we forget to thank Him, when we forget to pray, when we forget to forgive others and when we just act like He doesn’t exist. Let us take time to look for God’s faithfulness in our lives and continue to thank and trust Him. Let us be thankful for one another and stay faithful as God wants us to be. Much love to all of us here who are sharing this journey!

  32. Nhu says:

    But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and keep you from evil ( 2 Thessalonians 3:3). Joining with Alena to pray for our faithfulness to grow also, by His Spirit. As Jesus is in this world, so are we. As Jesus is faithful to his children, let us too be faithful to Him, by His grace.

  33. Searcy Craighead says:

    You are engraved on the palms of Christ.
    I am so sorry for your loss and am just blown away by how you are allowing the Lord to use you in your pain & allow His Spirit to move and work through you.
    I am thankful for your life & expression of your love for the Lord…and His immense love for you, sister.

  34. Lori Quillen says:

    I’m so sorry Lindsay. Got is faithful…and loss is still loss.

  35. Jaclyn says:

    Very beautifully written, Alena. :) I am very impressed at your talent!

    Praying you feel God so strongly during this holiday season and He continuously reminds you of His faithful love.

  36. Audrey Brooks says:

    Thank you for reminding me of Corrie ten Boom poem. Yes thank you for pointing me further to Christ.

  37. Audrey Brooks says:

    I see God’s hand clearly and in the cleft of his hand he holds me constantly in his Faithfulness and Love. Thanks be to God.

  38. Gail F says:

    Life is but a Weaving” (The Tapestry Poem) by Corrie ten Boom

    My life is but a weaving
    Between my God and me.
    I cannot choose the colors
    He weaveth steadily.

    Oft’ times He weaveth sorrow;
    And I in foolish pride
    Forget He sees the upper
    And I the underside.

    Not ’til the loom is silent
    And the shuttles cease to fly
    Will God unroll the canvas
    And reveal the reason why.

    The dark threads are as needful
    In the weaver’s skillful hand
    As the threads of gold and silver
    In the pattern He has planned

    He knows, He loves, He cares;
    Nothing this truth can dim.
    He gives the very best to those
    Who leave the choice to Him.

    Corrie ten Boom

  39. Ashley P. says:

    I needed this reminder today.

  40. Lisa Sanders says:

    Amen! I too pray we can all look back a month -4 month-a year- 5 and 10years and see God’s hand at work in our lives.
    Alena such wonderful insight! Thank you! I was a fan of yours in the movie War Room!
    I also followed your mom on Instagram. She too, as a lot of your family inspire me! I had wished her magazine had been out, when I was raising my daughters.
    Thank you so much for your writing today!

  41. Dorothy says:

    I have been told by multiple people, family and friends, my faith runs deep. I really question that sometimes. I do know why they say it though, I have not given up on my God and Christ after loosing my son in 2003 at the age of 18, my mom in 2014, my dad in 2017, my brother-in-law in 2019 and my niece (who was more like a daughter to me) just this year at the age of 35. My son and my niece died too early in there lives but there are in heaven and I will see them again. My parents are the ones who taught me to believe in God and Christ. It was their faith and the way they lived their lives that has allowed me to be who I am and have the faith I have.
    Yes, I have strayed and I will stray. I am human and not perfect but I love the Lord and I don’t plan to change that for anything. My second son and my nephew ask me occasionally how I can love God after He has let my son and niece and brother-in-law die. I tell them God has a reason for everything, we may not know it in our life time but He does have a reason for everything.
    May the Lord bless all of you my sisters in Christ.

  42. Laura Beckom says:

    Alicia your pastor is a wise man never thought of that Bible verse quite that way.

  43. Laura Beckom says:

    Thankful for a God who has shown himself faithful to a sinner like me.

  44. Lindsay C. says:

    After three years of trying to conceive our second child, I found out I was pregnant last Christmas Eve. On January 3, I lost both the baby and my Fallopian tube after we found out the pregnancy was ectopic. Due to my age, chronic illness, and a pandemic, my husband and I decided to close the door on more biological children.

    Almost a year later, there is still not a day where I don’t experience at least a moment of grief. I feel as if I will be walking with this metaphorical limp for maybe the rest of my life. In times of pain and tragedy and loss, remembering God is faithful is often a choice to make instead of an emotion to feel. As Alana forced herself to say the words, “He is faithful”, I choose to believe the same. He gives and takes away. Blessed be the name of our ever faithful Lord.

  45. Jennifer says:

    This beautiful hymn comes to mind with today’s readings:

    Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father,
    There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
    Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not
    As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.

    Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
    Morning by morning new mercies I see.
    All I have needed Thy hand hath provided –
    Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me!

    Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
    Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
    Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
    Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside.

  46. Traci Gendron says:

    This was meant for Sherry. I have had so much trouble with this app lately.

  47. Traci Gendron says:

    ❤️

  48. Traci Gendron says:

    Tina I always appreciate your words. I feel a kinship with you. How awesome it would be to sit and share over a cup of tea ☕️❤️

  49. Amanda Lynn says:

    Your words spoke to me Alena .. too often I think I am alone and maybe God is being silent but how true is it when we take a step back and look at our lives as a whole .. we can clearly see the moments God took control and was very much present. He is always working … ♥️

  50. Shasta M says:

    Amen ❤️

  51. CeeGee says:

    *Lost-ness

  52. CeeGee says:

    “God doesn’t remove His promises from us when we doubt. He is compassionate, patient, and understanding (Exodus 34:6–7). What a humbling thought!” ALENA, you really BLESSED my heart with your words today!!! That quote is a keeper… thank you for the reminder!!! I went through a similar season to yours after multiple losses in my family. I am MUCH OLDER than you and have been a Christian since I was your age, yet it still happened. THANK GOD He revealed Himself in a very specific and personal way when I desperately called out to Him. It took a while to regain my footing after2-3 years of loss-hess, but praise God He walked me through that tough time. He is FAITHFUL and I am THANKFUL!!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all you lovely sisters in Christ!!! Stay safe!!!

  53. Elle says:

    Alena, it never ceases to amaze me in how God is using you to speak to the hearts of His people(and hopefully even those who do not yet know Him)! This was such a beautiful devotional and it touched my heart because I could relate so closely with every word; the loss of a parent, sudden circumstances that leave you in doubt while you desperately remind yourself of truth, even though everything around you seems to be saying the opposite…etc. I’m so thankful that God’s word reminds us that we are not alone when it comes to hardships and trials, and that He reminds us of His covenant with us. He will not leave us alone, He will be faithful in keeping His promise and this promise is not only to us but extends from generation to generation. Amen, thankful for this truth and precious reminder, sister in Christ!

  54. GramsieSue . says:

    Sherry, I love that! “Sometimes all we can do is grip tightly to His faithfulness.” So true. ❤️

  55. Alicia Gilbert says:

    My pastor said this week “when you ask God for bread, He doesn’t give you a snake.” Then he said, “but if you think you’ve asked God for bread and He doesn’t give you what you ask for, could it be that you asked for a snake and didn’t know it and God has chosen to give you bread?” In other words, we can trust in God’s faithfulness, love, and provision in our lives. God isn’t like Santa waiting to give you a lump of coal when you mess up. I think it’s easy for me to look back and see God’s faithfulness woven throughout my life. But God’s faithfulness doesn’t depend on my circumstances or behavior. God’s faithfulness is part of who He is – His character is one of faithfulness. So I’m praying today that the Spirit helps me to grow in my faith to trust God in my present when I don’t have the clarity of hindsight. Even in the uncertainty of being in the middle of the chapter rather than at the end of the book, I’m praying that I can trust in the Lord today and every day.

  56. Sharon, Jersey Girl says:

    I am forever grateful and thankful, that God is ALWAYS faithful – even when I am not. A blessed and Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

  57. Donna Harris says:

    I am thankful for his faithfulness as my life goes up and down and back and fourth and in circles and with his faithfulness I can make it through these times. Thank you Lord for never giving up on me thank you.

  58. Cassandra King says:

    What I have learned is that it isn’t that God isn’t faithful to us, but his timing is so different than ours that it can seem he is unfaithful. 20/20 hindsight shows us just how faithful he is! Boy, I have some stories!! Now that I can look back, I see his faithfulness all over it all!!

  59. Shelby Moore says:

    I was freshly 19 when I moved churches and went to a church that had a lot more college aged people, I found my lifelong friends & grew in my relationship with the Lord in ways I didn’t know was possible. One Sunday, our pastor said that we go through valleys & hills. Sometimes life is a valley & sometimes it’s a hill. You’re either in a valley or trucking up a hill. That has stuck with me for 8 years and to this day my favorite sermon yet from him. This year has been crazy. A pandemic, our first year of marriage, a cancer diagnosis for my husband, moving, lots going on. 2 major surgeries later & he is cancer free. The first surgery I didn’t do well (mentally, physically, emotionally). The second surgery, much better outcome. So many God winks. He is so faithful!!!!!! So thankful for his faithfulness.

  60. ChappyBeach Girl says:

    Such wise words from a 16 year old! Thank you, Alena. Wise beyond your years!

  61. Stacey Wilson says:

    Anyone else blown away by the wisdom of this young lady? Tears in my eyes as I read of her trust and growing faith in the faithful God who has not left her side. Such sweet and wise words for us today!

  62. Karen Brown says:

    It’s difficult to remember God’s faithfulness because it’s so unlike our human character. I am a fickle, inconsistent, and shaky creature with no frame of reference for eternal steadiness. Pride causes us to doubt what we’ve never experienced. Lord, give me the humility to imagine. To see beyond myself. To see and trust God’s character.

  63. Linda Sekerak says:

    There are times when we feel so alone, and believe that no one could possibly understand why we feel the way we do. It’s refreshing to read stories about the lives of others who share the faithfulness of God, and to realize that we are not alone. We must abide in Him.

  64. Nancy Singleton says:

    Churchmouse, I love that comment-our appreciation, or lack thereof, doesn’t affect His faithfulness. He is faithful & true! Amen! And to think that He shares that quality with us! I am 40 years into my marriage, but “before Jesus” I was not a faithful person-I broke promises & hearts willy nilly. I’m not proud of that, but it is part of the proof of what a difference the Lord can make in a broken life. I love Thanksgiving, & I love giving thanks to the one who gave His all-for you & me!

  65. E Redmond says:

    16! Sixteen years old!! God is faithful and just to complete the good work he has begun within us! Dear, sweet Alena… I am a 42 year old mother of 3. I have a family and a home and I marvel everyday at God’s goodness and provision. My father died in the year 2000 when I was 22 years old. I was with him when he died in the hospital of cancer. Did I want that? Most certainly not. Was I ready for that… no. But God is so faithful and that moment SEALED my faith. I truly felt God’s Words that remind us that this life is a foot race to complete! Now I run the race God set before ME. May God use the goodness He has planted in you in order that you may run the race he has laid before YOU! He is surely planning good for you; ) He wastes nothing! He redeems, restores, renews, revives, and brings our hearts of stone to be hearts of flesh!
    Your words have captured a big truth. God makes promises, circumstances make us question sometimes, and His WORD demonstrates His great FAITHFULNESS so that we don’t need to doubt. He IS good! He HAS been good… and always will be! He holds us in His hands, may we walk in faithful obedience that the world would see true beauty!!
    Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Let us all gather treasures in our hearts as we count our blessings and refuse to focus on the things our human hearts seem to want. Let us see that all of our wanting can be met in The one who died to rescue and set us fee. Let our our hearts be romanced to overflowing by His willingness to come and live and serve and save…. that we would want for nothing.

  66. Greta Vinston says:

    Just this week I have been reminded just how blessed I have been and how God is faithful. Twelve years ago my husband had stage four cancer, through prayer and Jesus healing I still have my husband cancer free. This week he had some test and they have found two spots on his kidney and one on his pelvic bone. I believe that no matter the outcome that my God is faithful and will once again be with us through this time. Blessings to all

  67. Sherry says:

    “Trusting His faithfulness is one of the hardest things to believe about the Father. As humans who can’t see the full picture, we assume God has just stopped drawing it. When we can’t clearly see, hear, or feel Him, we assume He is not present. We believe He has left us.” Your words touched me this morning. When my daughter died many year ago, I knew God had stopped drawing my picture. I kept repeating the words…please don’t leave me, please don’t leave me. And my God never left. He was faithful. Sometimes all we can do is grip tightly to His faithfulness.

  68. Gencina Vitoulis says:

    Amen ❤️

  69. Dana K says:

    Thank you Alena. God bless you and your family. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

  70. Angela Sutherland says:

    Alena, thank you for sharing your heart about God’s faithfulness with us today. I loved the point about not always seeing the big picture, so assuming God has stopped drawing it…how often I do that! In those moments when I find myself doubting, I try to remind myself of how faithful He has been in my life so far…I don’t have to look far to see it. My kids represent His faithfulness in that I was told I would never have children! My marriage is a reflection of God’s faithfulness and restoring something the enemy tried so hard to keep from happening in the first place! God was my constant source of steady hope in the hard times growing up with an alcoholic father, and through his battle with cancer. God held me close and reminded me of the hope of Heaven as we said goodbye to Dad and pictured him stepping into the arms of Jesus. His faithfulness has never failed me. It’s not about to start now! Praise His Name!! He is faithful!

  71. Kelly Ganiere says:

    Beautiful words Alena! God IS faithful, and I can see how God used your mom and now He is using you in the same way. ❤️

  72. Anne Jones says:

    Alena thank you for this devotional and your personal testimony. You are such a light. Tina thank you for your wisdom and sharing. Learning from each other is awesome. Thank you Jesus

  73. ERB says:

    Alena, you are ANOINTED by God!!! Keep speaking His truths!!! Fly FREE!!!! ❤️

  74. MARTHA HIX says:

    ❤️

  75. Blessed Beth says:

    Alena, before reading your devotion I wrote mine that I send out daily and it was on this exact topic, but I was blessed to have my mother until I was nineteen. I also have learned to see His hand at work thought this and so many other events throughout my life which have made me the person I am today so many years later.
    God has amazing plans, which already started, for you! So watch out world here comes God’s daughter Alena.
    I am so thankful for you my dear.

  76. Churchmouse says:

    Faithfulness is one of God’s stellar qualities. He doesn’t give up on us or wash His hands of us. He is always true to His Word. He is absolutely trustworthy. We don’t always fully appreciate this except in hindsight. But it doesn’t matter when we appreciate it. Our appreciation, or lack thereof, doesn’t affect His faithfulness. He is faithful and true. Period. And that is reason enough for thanksgiving.

  77. Tina says:

    I have just lost my thought and comment for the devotional Grrrrrr!

    Alena, I am so very sorry for your loss, I cannot imagine what you have and continue to go through, I pray you know Gods loving arms around you, and that your heart knows His peace. ❤

    Thank you also, Alena, for this beautifully written piece. You are a gem!❤

    I wrote so much, but I will try and give my key points..

    I have seen Gods faithfulness, over and over again in my life..

    6 months after losing my daughter though I did not deserve it, He showed me where she was.. safe
    God is faithful.

    For 10 years, after my husband left for another, I worried about what would happen to the family home.. My ex gifted it to me after paying for it in full..
    God is faithful..
    The distance from my home, to the scene of my grandsons assault.. He was faithful.. my grandson would be fine..

    I believe you can only see the faithfulness of God, when you have a relationship with him..no matter how wonky the relationship, to know Him, is to see His faithfulness…otherwise it’s called a coincidence!

    No matter the time of waiting, GODS FAITHFULNESS IS ALWAYS ON TIME! ALWAYS AT THE RIGHT TIME! HIS TIME!

    Gods faithfulness was true way back when, it is true today, and for sure will still be tomorrow..

    Trusting Him, knowing and having a looking back and seeing His hand on much of my life moment why should I not believe is faithfulness is for always..
    There are things I still chat to God about, like a life partner, but I am trusting Him because I can see what He has done in my past, and I know he has my future too..

    HIS FAITHFULNESS IS ALWAYS ON TIME.

    Amen..

    Blessings this wet and windy Wednesday, wrapped in comforting love.❤