July 2014 has special significance for me. It marks 25 years walking with Jesus and 20 years of marriage with my beautiful bride, Cheri. These two relationships are the most important in my life, and their existence and continued growth continue to humble and befuddle me with mystery, holiness and grace.
As I look back, I’ve been passed by many believers far more gifted and on fire than I was, only to encounter their shipwrecked hulls several years later. Many marriages too, tanked and beyond repair, lie on the rocky outcrops of human self-will.
I don’t point this out to pat myself or my marriage on the back, quite the contrary – I have no idea why it’s been like that. When a friend heard it was our 20th anniversary this month, he asked, “20 years, eh? I guess you have everything figured out by now!” I answered, “No, but we’ve learned that we are free from having all our questions answered.”
The faithfulness of Jesus persists (Lamentations 3:22-24). This is the only reason why I’m still a disciple of Jesus happily married to Cheri. So, to give praise where it is due, I’ll simply quote my favorite Matt Redman song and fade into the background. Thank you, Jesus.
"Never Once"
Looking just how far we’ve come
Knowing that for every step
You were with us
Kneeling on this battle ground
Seeing just how much You’ve done
Knowing every victory
Was Your power in us
Scars and struggles on the way
But with joy our hearts can say
Yes, our hearts can say
Never once did we ever walk alone
Never once did You leave us on our own
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
Kneeling on this battle ground
Seeing just how much You’ve done
Knowing every victory
Was Your power in us
Scars and struggles on the way
But with joy our hearts can say
Yes, our hearts can say
Never once did we ever walk alone
Never once did You leave us on our own
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
Scars and struggles on the way
But with joy our hearts can say
Never once did we ever walk alone
Carried by Your constant grace
Held within Your perfect peace
Never once, no, we never walk alone
Never once did we ever walk alone
Never once did You leave us on our own
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
Every step we are breathing in Your grace
Evermore we’ll be breathing out Your praise
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
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