You Are With Me Still

So, for any of you who has experienced support raising and going on missions trips, you know it can be very daunting. Not only because the sum of money needed to raise is often a lot, but because I believe Satan really uses this time to bring about a lot of insecurities. When I've support raised in the past and sometimes even this time, I experience a lack of faith, doubts, fearfulness, I often want to give up, and other types of mixed emotions. Because it is challenging and even once the funds are raised, it's not much easier. Before I left for Hampton Beach, like a few nights before, I was lying in bed at night in such turmoil. Not only internal but also physical pain. I felt so alone, I felt like I was stupid for going on the trip where I'd be one of two people from California, and I felt like I was going to fail. Thankfully God got me through those moments so that I could go on that life-changing trip. So with all that said, I learned a song last week at church that is encouraging especially during those hard times, support raising or not. So I hope you enjoy! It's called You Are With Me Still:

When all is dark, and hope is gone

And silence has become my song

When doubt has closed me in, You are with me still

When strength is overcome my fear

Your presence feels no longer near

When sorrow's night descends, You are with me still

You are with me still, and Your love will endure

You are with me still, and Your promise is sure

You are with me still, and Your mercy remains

You are with me still, You give strength as I wait

Though favors touch seems long ago

My calloused heart and weary soul

Will turn in trust to You

You are with me still