"God willeth that we know that He keepeth us even alike secure in woe and in weal [well]."
Julian of Norwich (Ch. 15)
God is always with us. He is always holding on to us. He is always working in our situations to bring good. He is always keeping us. This is true when everything is going well for us and also when it seems all is going terribly for us. Sometimes we may feel very alone, and we can wonder if God is there, if He cares about us, if He has left us to fend for ourselves, if He is angry with us, if we have done something wrong to cause Him to withdraw. But no matter what we think or feel, the truth is that God never ever changes towards us, no matter what we think or feel or do, no matter what we are going through. Bad times (or bad feelings) do not mean He has left us or is angry at us. Whether in 'weal or woe' He is always there, always loving us, always for us, always graciously taking care of us, always keeping us safe in His arms. Our thoughts and feelings may change, our circumstances may change, our behavior may change, but God never changes in His stance, attitude or actions toward us. He is always present. He is always loving. He is always supportive. He is always grace. He is always keeping us secure no matter what!
"The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."
Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV)
A Prayer: Thank You for always being there for me and taking care of me in good times or bad!