{From the Front Porch // But God…}

There’s a moment from our Colorado road trip that will stay with me forever.

We were heading home, and I knew it was the last stretch where the mountains would still be in view. I was staring at them…trying to memorize every ridge, every shadow, every color painted across the peaks…when “Goodness of God” came on the radio.

I instantly got weepy. Like, deep-down, soul-stirring kind of weepy.

Because in that moment, all I could think about was how good our God truly is.

A few short months ago, life felt heavy with uncertainty. I was sitting in doctor’s offices, getting scans, facing the very real possibility of brain surgery. I didn’t know when. I didn’t know what it would look like. And I didn’t even know if this Colorado trip…one we had looked forward to…was going to happen for me.

But God.

He stepped in. He calmed the storm. He worked out every detail in His perfect timing. And not only did I not have to have surgery (at least for now), but He allowed me to come to one of my favorite places on earth.

Colorado has always been special to me. There’s just something about the mountains…so strong, so still….that brings peace to my heart and stillness to my soul. And I know without a doubt that God knew I needed that. He knew how deeply I needed to breathe in that mountain air, stand in awe of His creation, and be reminded of His nearness.

The lyrics played softly, “All my life You have been faithful… all my life You have been so, so good…” and I just sat there in the passenger seat, wiping away tears and whispering, “Thank You, Lord.”

He is faithful…even when the future feels unclear.

He is present…even in the hard waiting.

He is kind…even when we don’t see the full picture.

This trip wasn’t just a getaway. It was a gift. A reminder that He sees me. He hears me. He knows the deepest needs of my heart…and He shows up in ways only He can.

I don’t know what tomorrow holds. I don’t know what the next MRI or doctor’s appointment will say. But I do know this:

God is good.

He is near.

And He never, ever stops being faithful.