I can remember back when I thought trusting in God was a crutch for people who were weak. Even when I was a young Christian, there were times when trusting God was tough. It is always an act of faith, and not always easy, but always right.
Now when I trust God with our family size, it is easy. But other things seem hard, but really, that is the easy way.
Drew trusted God with his career in the military. Nothing on his wish list was open. Finally, when we was offered Air Traffic Controller, we just prayed over it and Drew applied for it, leaving it to God whether those 7 slots would be open after waiting over night. One was, and Drew was placed there.
I never saw Drew in that career choice. It is stressful, but I know that Drew is not so easily stressed, he is good about finding a way to relax and enjoy life. He can handle that. He is very intelligent, so I know he can learn it. But would he enjoy it?
Drew is loving his career! He got to play on the simulations yesterday and is so happy with the career God placed him in. I still don't see it, but God knows better than I do. I am so glad that Drew knew to seek God for the best path, rather than his own desires.
When we found out that Donnie would probably be laid off of work, we both had complete peace from God, no fear at all. It was easy to trust God. There was a severance package, so it was easy to trust God. Now the package is gone, and while we know that we'll get taxes back and be able to get by a little longer, it is still a matter of trusting God. It gets more and more of a faith and trust issue as the money disappears and the prospect of a job dangles just out of reach.
I panic, for sure. But I keep grabbing onto that peace that God gave me, and hang on to that.
Today, one of my favorite readers emailed me a verse that made her think of me.
Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.
~ Romans 12:12, NLT
Thank you, Lisa, for being my faithful friend!
3 people think my kids are qtpies:
indeed that was a great verse! and Praise the Lord for Drew and his job!
Will be praying for your hubby to find work and for you to rest in the peace of the Lord
Phil 4: 6-7
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. "
Awww, thank you...now oddly enough I have the more then annoying theam to the Golden Girls running thru my head.
Ya know Thank you for being my friend, travel down the road and back again..and there it stops but I can hum the rest of it.
I love the verses that Stam house wrote for you~ very good and true!
I will continue to pray for a job for Donnie, and for your peace.'HUGS~
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