Why Would I Fear the Future?

 

Today, I'm thanking God for the sixth verse of Psalm 23.

NOVEMBER 7

Only goodness and faithful love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord as long as I live. Psalm 23:6 CSB

If you've come by the Journey anytime since 2019, chances are you have heard me say how special verse 6 is to me. The Lord challenged me to really believe goodness and love were going to chase me down. I'm still learning what it looks like to live a life totally believing this verse.

I also want to speak on the last part of the verse; because really the essence of Christianity is to believe in an eternity spent side by side with Christ. There will be no more barriers to experiencing Him. I've tried many times to imagine it. I long for it. It I were to make it to heaven, walk the streets of gold, live in a mansion and see all my loved ones; but somehow never be in the presence of Christ, I'd feel duped. 

And speaking as one who has built her life around the church, dwelling in the house of the Lord sounds good to me.

So why would I fear the future? Only goodness and tender love pursue me all the days of my life. Then afterward, when my life is through, I’ll return to your glorious presence to be forever with you! Psalm 23:6 TPT

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I'm sharing at Tell His Story and InstaEncouragments Link-Up