God's Presence

I'm not going back; I'm moving ahead.

I'm here to declare to you: The past is over.

In You, all things are made new.

Surrendered my life to Christ, 

And I'm moving, moving forward!
~Moving Forward, Israel Houghton

Today I am thankful that God is present. Bringing light and joy in the middle of darkness and pain, bringing hope when the enemy is closing in with despair, helping us to choose life on a daily basis in a thousand little ways!  (We got some bad news yesterday, and my awareness of spiritual warfare is so heightened, but so is my awareness of God's presence.)

So don't fall back; keep fighting,
Out of your ashes rising.
I'm right here; I want you to know
This isn't the end. It's a chance to start again...
One chapter sinks lower, but your story isn't over.
I'm right here; I want you to know
This isn't the end. It's a war you're gonna win.
Out of the fire, a new life begins.
~This Isn't The End, Colton Dixon