Note: This blog post was first published in November 2012. It has been revised and resurrected for today. Enjoy!
We’ve always been told to “never say never.” Because saying, “I’ll never…” will inevitably be the very thing which we end up doing. Hence, while we usually wind up doing those things we NEVER want to do, it is not that way with God. There are many things God will, in fact, never do… no matter what:
He will Never… leave you nor forsake you.
“…For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” ~Hebrews 13:5b
He will never… stop loving you.
“For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” ~ Romans 8:38-39
He will never… remember your mistakes.
“…For I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more.” ~Jeremiah 31:34b
I have never had God remind me of something I did “back when.” Because when I asked Him to forgive me, He did, never to remember it again. When I have messed up, He has never stopped loving me, because His Word says that nothing shall separate me from the love of God (see Romans 8:38-39 above). When I have been in the deepest pit of depression, and felt all alone, He has reminded me that He is right there with me and if I’ll only ask Him, He’ll get me out of there.
I have yet to find anything that God said He would never do, in which He has gone back on His Word and done. Of course, I really haven’t looked. Because I also know He never goes back on His Word.
For more encouragement and inspiration, visit our online bookstore here.
Shelley Wilburn is no novice when it comes to writing. She is an accomplished writer and author, as well as venturing into freelance editing for new authors. She is the author of many books which are available in our online store. Shelley is also the founder and president of Walking Healed Ministries.
Shares
Shelley Wilburn
Shelley Wilburn has been writing since the age of twelve. She loves stories and adventures, and often finds herself getting into mischief with any one of her six grandchildren. She has written several articles and devotionals over the years for various newspapers, women's magazines, and newsletters. She has also co-authored devotionals. Shelley began writing full-time in 2012 after being healed of over 40 years of depression and anxiety. Using her love of writing, and wearing mismatched socks, Shelley has developed a unique ministry of encouraging others using biblical truths and stories from her own personal life. When not writing, you can find Shelley and her husband of over 30 years, D.A. zipping down the road in their newest adventure-maker, a bright orange, Mustang convertible Shelley has laughingly dubbed The Pony.
Terrific post! I love the Heb. 13 verses in the Amplified Bible. Thank you for reminding me God will NEVER fail me, forsake me, give me up, or leave me without support!
Awesome N word! I hadn't thought about never that way. Thank you!
Diana
This is truth, we have to live daily. The more we look to HIM and who HE is the more we will be like HIM.
Diana & Retha; it's funny sometimes how these things just "pop" into my mind. I was thinking I'd "never" think of an N word for the post! LoL!
A brilliant reminder! Thank you.
Terrific post! I love the Heb. 13 verses in the Amplified Bible. Thank you for reminding me God will NEVER fail me, forsake me, give me up, or leave me without support!