God Will Take Care of You

Before I left just a few weeks ago my parents reminded me of a hymn that they used to sing to my sisters and I as kids, called God Will Take Care of You by William and Civilla Martin in 1905. The song lyrics go like this:

Be not dismayed what'er betide

God will take care of you

Beneath His wings of love abide

God will take care of you

God will take care of you

Through every day

O'er all the way

He will take care of you

God will take care of you

Through days of toil when heart doth fail

God will take care of you

When dangers fierce your path assail

God will take care of you

All you may need He will provide

God will take care of you

Nothing you ask will be denied

God will take care of you

No matter what may be the test

God will take care of you

Lean weary one upon His breast

God will take care of you

When singing this hymn I am reminded of the truth that is found in this song, and a truth that has been forever true and will continue to be true no matter how long ago it was written. I may feel inadequate and struggle to keep up with the world around me, but I know that the Lord will take care of me. I have felt so overwhelmed today. But then I think back on this song, and when my parents first gave it to me a few weeks ago. I felt so anxious, scared, and nervous for the changes that lied ahead, and now when I look at where I've come since then I can see that God truly does take care of us.

The idea of going to the Philippines was doubted on numerous occasions but God kept providing for me, and telling me in His ways that this is where I was supposed to be.

Everyday I remind myself that God will take care of me. I should not be dismayed over whatever the stress of the day is, or in days where I feel that I have failed, because God will take care of me.