Led all the way

The first verse of the hymn, “All the way my Savior leads me,” by Frances Crosby, has often been a source of comfort to me, especially during difficult times, or as we have titled those times here, “night seasons.” I wanted to share the lyrics and a verse that I also find comforting.

All the way my Savior leads me,
What have I to ask beside?
Can I doubt His tender mercy,
Who through life has been my Guide?
Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort,
Here by faith in Him to dwell!
For I know, whate’er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well;
For I know, whate’er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well.

Sometimes in the bitterness of circumstances, especially when they have gone on for a while, we can question that God is with us, much more leading us, and want to say, “Thanks, but no thanks,” to the path we are on.  May we find comfort in knowing, even when we do not understand and would certainly not have chosen our pain drenched circumstances, God really does all things well. May the words of Isaiah 58:11(New International Version) be a balm to your spirit.

The Lord will guide you always;
He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land
and will strengthen your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden,
like a spring whose waters never fail.