My Redeemer Is Faithful And True

I’ve always thought that you can see the hand of God best in the rearview mirror. Looking back, it’s easier to understand why He placed us in the home that He did; why He brought certain people and circumstances into and out of our lives; why He permitted difficulties and pain; why He took us to different places and put us in various jobs and careers.

In my own life, I get a lot of clarity (though not perfect clarity—that’s heaven’s joy!) about the wise and loving ways of God as I reflect on the ways He has managed my journey by “the works of [His] hands” (Ps. 92:4). With the psalmist, it makes me glad and strikes a note of joy in my heart to see how often God has assisted, directed, and managed the outcomes so faithfully (Ps. 111).

Looking ahead, though, is not always so clear. Have you ever had that lost feeling when the road ahead seems twisted, foggy, and scary? Before you move into next year, stop and look in the rearview mirror of the year gone by, and joyfully realize that God meant it when He said, “‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’ So we may boldly say: ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear’ ” (Heb. 13:5-6).

With the promise of God’s presence and help in mind, you can move ahead into 2011 with utmost confidence.

Song: My Redeemer Is Faithful And True
Type: Chords and Lyrics
Artist: Bobby Michaels
Album: Time

Intro: D - D/F# - Gmaj7 - D - D/F# - Gmaj7

D     D/F#             G6
As I look back on the road I've traveled
D        D/F#           G6      A
I see so many times He carried me through
            A#7                   Bm         E/G#
If there's one thing that I've learned in my life,
   D/A           A7sus   A7  D
My Redeemer is faithful and true


Chorus
D/F#  G         A            D
My Redeemer is faithful and true
D/F# Gmaj7         A           Bm
Everything He has said He will do
D/A       Gmaj7        A          Bm - Bm/A - E/G#
And ev'ry morning His mercies are new
      Em7        A7          D  - D/F# - Gmaj7
My Redeemer is faithful and true


My heart rejoices when I read the promise
There's a place I am preparing for you
I know someday I'll see my Lord face to face
'Cause my Redeemer is faithful and true


Bridge
D/C#     Bm      F#m            Gmaj7               D
And in ev'ry situation,  He has proved His love for me
D/C#     Bm           Bm/A    E     Em7       Em7/A    A
When I lack the understanding,  He gives more grace to me

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