The hand of God does not always reflect his heart. God loves his children, even though he sometimes does not grant the healing, blessing, or success they seek. James was killed by Herod, Stephen was stoned to death by the Jewish elders, Paul had a thorn in the flesh still. Yet God’s heart toward them was unchanged. Through any painful trial, delayed blessing, or denied healing, his assurance to the believer remains:

“I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.”(Jer. 31:3 ESV)

 

As the Christian rock band Kutless reminds us, we know God is loving, good, and faithful even if…

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Sometimes all we have to hold on to

Is what we know is true of who You are

So when the heartache hits like a hurricane

That could never change who You are

And we trust in who You are

 

Even if the healing doesn’t come

And life falls apart

And dreams are still undone

You are God You are good

Forever faithful One

Even if the healing

Even if the healing doesn’t come

  

Lord we know Your ways are not our ways

So we set our faith in who You are

Even though You reign high above us

You tenderly love us

We know Your heart

And we rest in who You are

 

You’re still the Great and Mighty One

We trust You always

You’re working all things for our good

We’ll sing your praise

 

You are God and we will bless You

As the Good and Faithful One

You are God and we will bless You

Even if the healing doesn’t come

Even if the healing doesn’t come

 

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