Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Our adoption wait is difficult, but the level of difficulty depends on the month/week/day/hour.

Recently I was hit with a particularly difficult spell. Today as I prayed for our adoption, I prayed that I would wait well, that God would be taking good care of our child(ren), wherever he/she/they are, and that I would be patient.

About 15 minutes later, or maybe even half an hour later, I realized that I was singing "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" in my head. I need to tell you that I did not make a conscious decision to start singing that hymn, it just somehow got in my head. It is one that is in my head often these last few months. At least once a week I realize that I'm singing it in my head.

In case it's been awhile since you've heard this one, I've posted the lyrics below.

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 will 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!

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!


amen.