What God Hath Promised

God has not promised to live our lives for us -- but rather, to walk through our lives with us.  Our part is to be faithful and obedient; His part is to lead us, guide us, protect us, and help us.  

Annie Johnson Flint recognized the true nature of God's promise in this poem:

What God Hath Promised

God has not promised

Skies always, blue,

Flower-strewn pathways

All our lives through;

God hat not promised

Sun without rain,

Joy without worrow,

Peace without pain

But God hath promised 

Strength for the day,

Rest for the labor,

Light for the way,

Grace for the trials,

Help from above,

Unfaliing sympathy,

Undying love!

Do what you know you CAN do today -- then trust God to do the rest!