He Is With Me

“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2 (NLT) There are times in life when it feels so overwhelming that we just want to give up. Whether it’s our job, our finances, family problems . . . I’m sure we can all relate in one way or another. I wrote this poem as a reminder of Who is really in control. For those of us who have given our life to Christ, it’s just so great to know that He holds it all in His hand and has a plan for all of us who put our trust in Him. When I feel like this world is bringing me down, Your mighty right hand holds me up to not drown. As I walk through the water, You will be with me. My life is clay for the Potter to mold and uplift, The way God the Father holds my soul in His grip, His presence is present; the Holy Spirit’s a gift. He wants to know all of us: every woman, child, and man, No matter if you’re close or in a far-off distant land. The Lord calls out to those who hear His voice, No one will ever force you; He’s given all of us a choice. So won’t you bring what’s broken and lay it at His feet, As the gates of glory open and heaven’s host we finally meet? So, even during those hard or uneasy moments, He is there continuing to carry us — along with all of our burdens — through life’s storms. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for never leaving us nor forsaking us. Help us to strive to be more like You and to be less like us. Amen. — Jason Jackson   Council Fire is a collaboration with Intertribal Life Ministries and Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. The Council Fire Daily Devotional Book Set is available on the Intertribal Life Ministries website. Learn more about Council Fire at councilfire365.org