I don't know about the rest of you- but November has been a terrible month. Last week my husband and I had to replace an appliance which cost $300 and yesterday my car broke down and we found out today that the motor has to be replaced which is going to cost us $1400.00. It seems like the harder I try to live for Christ the harder life seems to get.
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I know what you mean Jeannie this November has been crazy for me as well. I also know what you mean by living harder for Christ it seems as though life does get harder. My pastor always tells us that the more we try to serve God the target on our backs get bigger and bigger for the enemy's attack. So keep fighting up the good fight and it will be "WORTH IT ALL"!!
ReplyDeleteJeannie, I am convinced the more we grow in our faith and desire to be like Jesus the more we will experience troubles and trials, just as He did. Satan will do any and everything to rob us of our joy.
ReplyDeleteFinancial situations, inconveniences, health issues and more are often overwhelming when we see no realistic way around those huge challenges. Satan is laughing as we are struggling.
I truly believe God is there to undergird us and to provide for us in a way that we often cannot understand. We often know better than our children do - why their diet can't consist of chocolate, cereal and pop. God knows why our life can't consist of only sweet, good tasting times.
I am so sorry you're facing these challenges. They are often so overwhelming. I will pray God provides a way only HE could provide and in the midst of this you will sense Him in a way you never have before as you continually become the servant He desires you to be.
Mrs. White
Mrs. White,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the encouraging words- I admire you so much for your faith and strength in God. It's difficult to always have that faith when one is faced with trials. But in the end, you always look back and know that God was carrying you the whole time.
I do hope that you're taking care of yourself and allowing yourself time to grieve and heal. We as a class- were all truly saddened by Virgil's passing and pray that God will continue to be with you each passing day.
Jeannie,
ReplyDeleteSpending time at home at my parents' house has been very good for me. I am resting and won't return to my full time job until after Thanksgiving.
The grieving and healing process will be one day at a time. Even now I'm not sure how I can feel this much pain and sadness by the realization Virgil is gone and yet the peace and comfort God provides. It is an enigma I'm sure I'll never understand. I've learned I don't need to always understand. I simply need to trust.
Right now that is all I can do. I take one day, one hour at a time and trust that God will supply my every need - even when I feel my world is falling apart. He's never failed me yet and I am confident that He who is the same yesterday, today and forever will continue to sustain me.
Mrs. White
This is very true what the people who commented this said. I have also found that since I have become closer to God, the harder some things get in life. I feel like that people who are very strong in their faith and walk with God are tested often and Satan works harder to get you to stray away from God. I mean, it makes sense to think about like that if you ask me. Because Satan wouldn't need to try and pull non-believers or someone who is not close to God towards him. Satan tries to get those who are strong in their walk with Christ to backslide. But just keep praying and don't let anything get you too down. Everything is going to be ok! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm truly going to miss this class and the people next semster! This is the first class I've actually had the opportunity to get to really know my classmates outside of group projects.
ReplyDeleteIn the beginning I was very skeptical about the whole blog thing- but it has been the blog that has lifted my spirits on more than one occasion.
So thank you for the encouragement and support! It will be missed. :(
I have spent the biggest portion of my week crying over silly trials and feeling sorry for myself and today God gave me and my husband a plesant surprise. :)
ReplyDeleteThe repairs on my car ended up costing $1300 instead of $1400.
PRAYER WORKS!! God is good all the time.
Who knows what else God may have in store for you!
ReplyDeleteJeannie,
ReplyDeleteRemember that no matter what you go through in life, God will always be there by your side. He will never put us through something we cannot get through! I hope December is a much better month for you! =)
All of these posts were very encouraging to read. I love having a class where people talk openly about Christ. I wish every class could be like this! Jeannie- I am so glad the cost went down! God really is good.
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