Lord, You have cared for me from the very beginning. Long before I understood anything about life, You were already guiding, guarding, and preparing me. When I look back, I can clearly see how Your hand protected me from dangers I did not recognize at the time, how You redirected me when I was heading toward trouble, and how You carried me through seasons I could never have endured alone. My whole life bears the unmistakable marks of Your faithfulness, and it humbles me every time I think about it.
As I reflect on Your provision, I realize You have given me far more than circumstances or opportunities—You have given me people. You placed mentors, friends, and companions in my path at exactly the right moments, shaping my character and strengthening my walk. And among all Your gifts, You blessed me with a helpmate who has walked beside me with courage, wisdom, and love. She has been a reflection of Your grace in my life, a steady presence through joy and hardship, and one of the clearest reminders that You know exactly what I need.
Through all of this, You have shaped who I am today. You have taught me how to listen for Your voice, how to trust Your timing, how to get back up after failure, and how to find purpose in every season. You surrounded my life with truth and beauty, gave me a conscience to guide me, and resilience to endure. And through Jesus Christ, You lifted the weight of my past and gave me the freedom to walk in forgiveness and peace. These gifts have formed the foundation of my life.
Because I have experienced Your goodness so personally, it is hard to watch people I care about move through life without seeing what You have offered them. I have seen loved ones chase meaning in things that fade—success, possessions, distractions—while the deeper longing inside them remains unmet. I have watched them enjoy moments of beauty or blessing without realizing there is a loving God behind it. I can hear the restlessness in their questions and see the longing in their eyes, even when they do not understand what is missing. It burdens my heart, because I know that a life lived without You now becomes an eternity lived without hope later. They were created for so much more.
Yet even this world’s brokenness cannot overshadow what You have promised. You have prepared a future far greater than anything we can experience here—a world restored and made whole, free from sorrow, confusion, and decay. You will give us new bodies, unshakeable joy, and a peace nothing can interrupt. You will wipe every tear from our eyes, set every wrong right, and welcome us into a life where nothing fades, nothing breaks, and nothing is lost. You will give us eternity in Your presence, where every longing finds its fulfillment.
Everything You have given me in this life—Your protection, Your provision, the people You placed around me, the helpmate You blessed me with, and the grace You poured out through Jesus—has prepared me for what You will give me in the life to come. The hope You stir in me, the strength You supply, and the joy You place in my days are only glimpses of the glory ahead. The God who has walked with me faithfully all these years is the same God who will welcome me into forever.