I have little faith. Growing up was framed with post-depression, "pull-up-your-bootstraps-and-do-it-yourself" mentality with the understanding that if I wanted to "be anything" at all, it was up to me. Fast forward through college, into married life and the constant collision of world views. It isn't that I'm confused about my world view...it is decidedly CHRISTIAN. It's just that I wasn't raised in a George Mueller sort of faith-building lifestyle.
Why little faith? Because today, when I face financial and economic uncertainty, when trials of life threaten to overwhelm, when there are days that I literally look to the heavens and say audibly, "Hello???", I forget I serve a loving and tender God, ever near, ever living to care for His own. So kind and faithful (even when I don't deserve it), that this week my kiddos and I gathered on the floor to give
THANKS
for an unexpected gift
from a never-before-met new friend
whom we will forever love.
9 comments:
Praying for you...you are not alone in facing frustration and uncertainty..it seems to be all around us these days. So wonderful to hear about God providing in times of need! So excited for you and your family. :)
What a wonderful reminder! Such a sweet picture to go with it!
~Rachel
God is so good, and I am also guilty of too little faith all too often. Our family was given a wonderful gift last week, and yet when things get tough, we still forget how much He cares for us. Thank you for this wonderful post.
Blessings,
Marcia
It's always such a blessing to hear and be reminded how the Lord provides..for His Children...We do serve such a Loving and Faithful God...and how important it is to gather around as a FAMILY and give thanks in all things..What a SWEET post...
May your day be blessed in the Lord
Angelina
Oh my sweet friend~
I'm having a day just like you describe. Just when you have it al planned ~ a major trip to not one but two hospitals, an ambulance trip, a 6 hour surgery and to top it off a team of experts trying to bring my boy back to us. What a nightmare. I just have to trust. Our insurance is not good ~yet I know God knows.
We just must have faith and count our blessings!
Kathy~ It is a blessing to see the Lord work is it not? I always laugh to myself when we I pray and pray "oh Lord work in my life" then when things go wrong or trying times come I say "Lord where are you?" Silly girl aren't I?
I'm pleased as can be to hear you've been blessed. Email me little lady and let's visit a bit. Even though I'd love to do it on your front porch over some hot cider on a cool evening, I'll settle for an email :-)
Hugs sweet friend~ Cinnamon
Thanks so much for your sweet comments Kathy. Reading about your faith and family is such a blessing to me. I just wanted to come back and tell you that :-)
Blessings,
Marcia
Ah, Kathy. You speak, but they are my words also.
We have some serious trials over here also. Our 8 week old grandson has pretty much been diagnosed with a terminal illness, and not expected to live past 2. Financial woes abound here...so much so i can barely write about them.
My scripture for this year is the one about "take no thought for tomorrow, for today has enough worries of it's own". It's true....I take it one day at a time. And, like Job, I can say, "Tho He slay me, yet will I serve Him."
Blessings to you and yours,
Cindy
I found your blog through Pioneer Beauty's blog, and thought it was lovely. These are difficult days and I can see from reading your post as well as the comments here that so many of us are struggling. I am stirred to pray for these here as well as your family. We have been through a very difficult financial struggle ourselves, and it has truly tested and strengthened our faith. I do believe we are all learning to live at a different level of faith, trust and thankfulness.
Many Blessings
Pam
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