A Beginning and An End

Every crisis has a beginning and an end. It is for a season, not a lifetime. Our country seems to be in a financial crisis, but it IS for a season. We cannot know how bad it will get or when it will get better. What we can know is that God is still in control. He hasn't fallen off His throne!

2 Corinthians 4:16-17, "So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison" Whatever comes my way is a momentary light infliction. It will produce for me eternal rewards.

My family's recent crisis with my husband's job seemed to be a big crisis, and while I hesitate to say it's over (because it might not be and it might get worse with rumors of lay-offs). I can tell you without a doubt that God has heard my prayers each week and he has provided in some awesome ways.

He allowed me to get a really great job that pays well and I enjoy; He has consistently provided my husband with overtime (while overtime is scarce these days); He has provided me with some professional clothes (both from the sales racks and from a dear friend who has been bringing me goodies each week - for FREE). I am learning more and more these days how God provides.

Our church this past week watched a young girl from our church family go through a very rough time. She was very sick but she is getting better and stronger everyday. I know that God provided for this family. I have seen His provision these last few weeks and He's still teaching me new things. While I have always known that He provides, He wanted me to take a closer look to really appreciate Him and His provision. He put this attribute directly in my path.

My ambition needs to be pleasing to God. 2 Corinthians 5:9, "So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him." No matter what I do. I don't want to offend the Lord in what I say, what I do, how I dress, etc. I want to be pleasing to the Lord. I am so thankful for all He has done for me, it's the least I can do for Him; to strive to please Him. I guess that's how we say thank you.

1 Timothy 6:17, "As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy."

1 Chronicles 16:8, "Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!"

Humbled,
Krista