“You’ve Been Walking With Me All This Time”

I remember the moment, I remember the pain
I was only a girl, but I grew up that day
Tears were falling
I know You saw me

Hiding there in my bedroom, so alone
I was doing my best, trying to be strong
No one to turn to
That’s when I met You

All this time, from the first tear cried
‘Till today’s sunrise
And every single moment between
You were there, You were always there
It was You and I
You’ve been walking with me all this time
Ooh, oh, oohh
Ooh, oh, oohh
You’ve been walking with me all this time

Ever since that day, it’s been clear to me
That no matter what comes, You will never leave
I know You’re for me
And You’re restoring

Every heartache and failure, every broken dream
You’re the God who sees, the God who rescued me
This is my story
This is my story

All this time, from the first tear cried
‘Till today’s sunrise
And every single moment between
You were there, You were always there
It was You and I
You’ve been walking with me all this time

I hear these people asking me
How do I know what I believe
Well, I’m not the same me, and that’s all the proof I need
I felt love, I felt Your grace
You stole my heart that day

-Britt Nicole 

This song came on the radio during my drive back to Indy. Tears fell from my eyes as I was driving, with a very thankful heart. The first verse gets me every time because it reminds me of myself. One night I was just too afraid to sleep for fear that I might die and go to hell during the night, or that Jesus would come back. My family was asleep and I didn’t want to wake them and make them think something was wrong with me. I laid in my bed, crying and praying for God to save my soul. That night he changed my life forever.

It’s so easy to get caught up in this world, with school and work, and forget about what our true purpose in life is. I know lately school has been a huge burden, not knowing whether I am going to pass some of my classes. I have put more effort in trying to find my own way thorough this valley, thinking I could do it alone. But the truth is, I can’t. Only God can give me strength to get through this rough patch in my life. I am nothing without His help. 

It is such a blessing to know that no matter what comes our way, God is always there. In the midst of this valley I’m in, I have peace. Peace that my Savior has all my cares and worries in His hands. Peace that He will never leave me, nor forsake me. Peace that passeth all understanding. I spent the past semester worrying about my grades, but now realize there is nothing to fear. I just had to let go and have faith that God will pull me through. 

I really should be studying for finals, but I had to take a moment to just praise my God for His goodness and mercy. His love never fails. My heart is overflowing. This has been a wonderful Sunday.  ❤