Hey everyone,
As most of you know, I've been going through a very enduring trial recently, with losing my jobs, the divorce of my marriage(which is completely on biblical grounds according to scripture, if I may add), and such. Well, I should have know that throughout the whole trial, God was using it to teach me a lesson, but the thought had not even crossed my mind. In fact, my main concern was trying to find another job, saving up money to pay for the divorce, and just basically trying to figure the next step I would take in life.
Well, late last night and into the very early morning hours, I started out praising God for all the blessings I could see around me and that I could think of off the top of my head. Then I heard something inside of me: "Scotty, why are you praising me for the things you already have? Why aren't you praising me for the things you WILL have or for the things I'm going to give you in the future?" Naturally, being as stubborn and hard-headed as I am, I argued back. Just for the record, never argue or talk-back when God speaks to you; it is a losing fight that you will never win in three eternities. I realized what I was doing and became very apologetic. I went outside and got on my knees in the cold, wet grass then lifted my head and hands towards heaven and started out praising God but it quickly turned into a prayer. I prayed for help, guidance, comfort, and anything else I could think of that I would need. Then there it was.... that voice inside me, again. "Scotty, stop what you're doing and take a deep breath. That is air you're breathing in. You can't see it but it is there; if it weren't you wouldn't be kneeling there talking to me. Now, open your eyes and look up. You see the heavens; the moon and the stars? Now look around you. You see the trees, grass, and wildflowers that grow? At daybreak, isn't it the birds chirping you hear and the rooster crowing? Yeah? Well let me ask you a question. If I can create all of these things in less than a week, do you not think that I have the ability and power to take care of you and give you everything you ever needed? Well, I can.. and I will."
You see, no matter what you are going through, God is always there. He is like a father waiting to the hear the cry of help from a newborn. He is like the mother hen hurrying to wrap her wings around the baby chicks when the ever-present danger approaches. God loves you so very much and He wants to provide for you. He wants to give you everything you'll ever need and your heart's desires. Put all your trust in him and He will never leave nor forsake you. Scripture is so full of promises that are made to creation; the promises and truth found in God's Word has never failed, has never backed down, and God isn't going to start with you! You sure can't beat that with a stick.
As most of you know, I've been going through a very enduring trial recently, with losing my jobs, the divorce of my marriage(which is completely on biblical grounds according to scripture, if I may add), and such. Well, I should have know that throughout the whole trial, God was using it to teach me a lesson, but the thought had not even crossed my mind. In fact, my main concern was trying to find another job, saving up money to pay for the divorce, and just basically trying to figure the next step I would take in life.
Well, late last night and into the very early morning hours, I started out praising God for all the blessings I could see around me and that I could think of off the top of my head. Then I heard something inside of me: "Scotty, why are you praising me for the things you already have? Why aren't you praising me for the things you WILL have or for the things I'm going to give you in the future?" Naturally, being as stubborn and hard-headed as I am, I argued back. Just for the record, never argue or talk-back when God speaks to you; it is a losing fight that you will never win in three eternities. I realized what I was doing and became very apologetic. I went outside and got on my knees in the cold, wet grass then lifted my head and hands towards heaven and started out praising God but it quickly turned into a prayer. I prayed for help, guidance, comfort, and anything else I could think of that I would need. Then there it was.... that voice inside me, again. "Scotty, stop what you're doing and take a deep breath. That is air you're breathing in. You can't see it but it is there; if it weren't you wouldn't be kneeling there talking to me. Now, open your eyes and look up. You see the heavens; the moon and the stars? Now look around you. You see the trees, grass, and wildflowers that grow? At daybreak, isn't it the birds chirping you hear and the rooster crowing? Yeah? Well let me ask you a question. If I can create all of these things in less than a week, do you not think that I have the ability and power to take care of you and give you everything you ever needed? Well, I can.. and I will."
You see, no matter what you are going through, God is always there. He is like a father waiting to the hear the cry of help from a newborn. He is like the mother hen hurrying to wrap her wings around the baby chicks when the ever-present danger approaches. God loves you so very much and He wants to provide for you. He wants to give you everything you'll ever need and your heart's desires. Put all your trust in him and He will never leave nor forsake you. Scripture is so full of promises that are made to creation; the promises and truth found in God's Word has never failed, has never backed down, and God isn't going to start with you! You sure can't beat that with a stick.
If God, in ALL His awesome power, can create the whole world, the whole universe, and everything you've ever seen in a week, then what is going to keep Him from taking care of you? God loves you with the PUREST OF LOVE and He will see you through. Place your trust in Him and He will never fail you.