God Is In Control

Little did I know that when I posted my worry blog last Monday, that Tuesday my secure little world was going to come crashing down around me. Those cuts I was talking about? They didn't stop on Monday. Tuesday morning I had a dentist appointment (which actually turned out to be a good thing) the doctor was held up, so I had to wait forever to get out of there, what should have been a 30 min appointment took me 1 hour. I finally walk into work and I knew immediately something was wrong. The ladies who are left in my department were all crying and my dad was standing in the middle of the circle. It turned out that the cuts weren't done, and dad did not make it through the first round. I was shocked! He had been with the company more than 24 years! I cried so hard (and let me tell you, I am NOT a pretty crier!!!) and dad had held it together until that moment, and then he lost it. But he told me to keep my head up, God is in control. I kept telling myself that all day.

The verses that had meant so much to me the day before meant so much more that day. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Psalm 118: 5-8 I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place. The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. Philippians 4:6-7 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

They all kept coming to mind. It was like God telling me, I'm here, I feel your hurt, I've got you. And let me tell you, it was only by the prayers of my friends and co-workers that got me through last week. I'm now at the end of my second week, and I'm taking it day by day. My dad is doing great, and I know he is going to come out better than before, and I'm trying to keep those around me at work encouraged and show Jesus love through my testimony. I still have my moments, but this week they have been few and far between.

Please pray for me as I continue so that maybe through this trial I may become stronger and be a witness of God's unfailing love!

Worry, worry, worry

Why do we worry? Does it ever accomplish anything? NO! All it does is cause us health problems! Studies have linked those who are habitual worriers to backaches, headaches, stomachaches and ulcers. But that doesn't stop us, does it? Nope, we still think that if we aren't consumed by what ever we worry about that nothing will fix it. The Bible tells us in Philippians 4:6-7 "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." "Be careful" is translated in different versions as be anxious...be anxious for nothing! It's right there is black and white. And in Matthew 6:34 the Bible says: "Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof."



God will provide! Little did I know that my goofing off on Saturday and reading a book, and teaching my Sunday School class would have been ways that God would touch my heart and remind me that He is there, and He will provide if I give it over to Him! Today is only Monday, but it has been a bad day. Today started off when I completely slept through my alarm and I woke up at 8:15! I have to be at work at 8:30! So I rush to get ready and get out the door, and