Beth Dawson's story

One of my most favorite memories as a child reminds me of God’s covenant love for all of us. I was about eight years old and playing out in my back yard. It was a beautiful summer day, sun shining, big puffy clouds in the sky. As one of the clouds passed over the sun, streams of sunshine came pouring through. I remember thinking that this must be God pouring His love and light over me. I was totally awestruck at the sight and the feeling.

This is how I like to think of God’s covenant love to me. When life gets too hard or when I get too arrogant, I try to take myself back to that time and place of childlike wonder of how much God can love. There have been many times when I have failed and faltered in faith and life, but knowing that God will never leave or forsake me keeps me in a place of wonder and hope.