Blessings From God

Some look at life and see all the problems and complications that are before them. I guess you could say they can look at my life and see the same things. There are a lot of problems and things that need to be overcome in my life. Physical problems, financial problems, relationship problems - some major, some minor.

But when others look at my life and at their own lives I want them to see what I see.

I have a wonderful husband. Eventhough there are battles to face and hills to climb, God has blessed me with a loving man that I care deeply about. I have two wonderful daughters, and I can't stress the word wonderful enough when it comes to them. My oldest is the apple in one eye and the youngest is the apple of the other eye. They both love the Lord with all their heart. They are caring, generous, loving, compassionate and support me even when things are rough. I have a wonderful son-in-law, also. He too is caring and loving to others but more than that he serves the Lord along with my daughter in their church. He is more than a son-in-law to me - he is a son.

I have my mother, who lives with me and I admit at times there are battles and hills to climb on that front as well. But, she is always there for me when I need it helping me whatever the need may be.

I have a loving, caring, and compassionate church family and friends who are always there praying and lifting my needs up and give a shoulder whenever I need one.

But, most of all I have the Lord. On Him I can depend and trust. He is always here and never leaves. He not only gives me a place to go with my concerns, but he bears them for me and holds me up and leads me each step of the way while He's doing it.

God has given me these blessings in life. And no matter what mountains I have to climb or what difficulties come along, they can not compare to the blessings I have. When I look at the blessings, all the difficulties just seems so small. The blessings remind me that if God loves me enough to give such wonderful gifts, I am foolish to let the difficulties of this life concern me. After all, He is there to bear them for me. When I put my trust and faith in him and remain faithful through all that comes along, I can smile and know that all is well with my soul.

Thanks

Recently, as you know, we have gone through some difficult financial situations. We are still facing them somewhat. I know and believe with everything in me that God always provides whatever you need. I am thankful to God that He has provided all our needs and know that He will continue to do so in the future.

Saying that, I would also like to thank my mother. She has been extremely instrumental in God providing for us. She has gone above and beyond providing our needs. She has also made it possible for improvements in our yard making it more comfortable and pleasing to the eye. Eventhough at times, life can be difficult, God uses others and their unique circumstances to help in times of difficulties.

I also am thankful for the new roof and driveway the owner of the house we live in has provided as well. This also has made our yard more pleasing to the eye. His graciousness is greatly appreciated. We know that God also has used the owner's unique circumstances to provide these things as well.

I am thankful for the many prayers from family and friends regarding the lack of work we had during the winter months. The phone is ringing again and if it be God's will, we will once again be back on track with our business. I know that God is also using our customer's to provide our needs as well.

I know things look down at times especially in this economy and with all that is going on in our world. But, I also know if you look up and focus on things above that God is faithful. He never leaves or forsakes you. He is always with you and able to carry you through.

A New Year!

It's a new year, 2009. We don't really make resolutions for the new year. But, this year seems to be different. God seems to be moving us in a different direction. Work has come to a stand still for us being that we are self employed. We don't know what is in plan for us. So this year we can only wait on God to give us direction as to what he will provide for us for income. We will be patient in our waiting, depend on him for courage while we are waiting, and constantly pray for the answer from him as to what to do.

This can make you anxious. But we know that God is in control. He has promised not to leave us or forsake us. He promises if we keep praying and asking he will answer. The answer may not be what we would prefer but we know God wants us to be confident in what he has planned for us. He wants us to be content in every situation. He wants us to keep serving him and to let our lives be a light that points others to him ... even (especially) when we are waiting on him. This is our plan for the new year.

Also, we can wait with anticipation with excitement. To see what the creator of all that has been created, especially for us in our individual life leaves us humble. He is so wonderful and we are not. I am thankful that he cares so much for us that he promises we can depend on him. I am even more thankful that he is faithful to his promises.