January 23, 2009
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Trusting Jesus, that is all
Just as we begin to start pulling ourselves up after our last trial, God is sending us another one. My husband is definitely getting laid off on Monday. That’s pretty scary for a family who relies almost solely on one person’s income. We are resting and trusting in God’s promises. We know that He’s promised to provide for us and we know that He only wants the best for us. We have to believe that God has something better for Josh out there. We will find out on Monday how much severance he will get. It will be anywhere between 4 and 9 weeks. I am unsure how much of that time we will have health insurance.
There have been two other times in our married life that Josh has been out of a job, but both of those times I was working and we had did not have children. Both times God opened doors for better jobs for Josh, we are praying that will happen once more. Josh has spent most of this week at home since he knew the lay off was coming. He had personal days to use or he would lose them. It has been nice having him home, but he’s thrown off our daily schedule! It’s strange for both me and the girls to have him home during the day. And he’s antsy. He’s one who always has to have something to do. Right now, he’s painting the girls’ room.
Thankfully, I have worked at the school a lot this week. I still don’t work enough or make enough to even slightly support us, but it’s something, and in this economy every little bit helps. Josh has already updated his resume and even applied for a few jobs online. A friend who works at ESPN has put in a good word for Josh (remember we both used to work in TV news) and other friends are looking around for us. We know many people are in the same boat we are. It’s a scary boat to be in, but we are “trusting Jesus, that is all.”
Simply trusting every day,
Trusting through a stormy way;
Even when my faith is small,
Trusting Jesus, that is all.
Trusting as the moments fly,
Trusting as the days go by;
Trusting Him whate’er befall,
Trusting Jesus, that is all.
~Edgar P. Stites
Comments (10)
well dear…you know what I have to say already….. I have been living
I also know what it feels like
in the miraculous loaves of bread and fishes multiplied the past 3
months!!! Start studying Mathew 6 and know that your Father takes care
of His own…. We lost our insurance also when we moved but the Lord
has provided for us in that area! I totally understand the feelings you
have through this so feel free to write me anytime! I will be
completely understanding about this!
having a hubby around the house and antsy…… try it for 3 months!
lol It is every wife’s dream to have your hubby at home with you all
the time—-but a man needs to work..that is how God has made him!
Anyways we will pray for you about this area to in your lives… all
this is God’s will for you…There is much blessings in trials that
deal with money! I can’t even begin to tell you what God has done on
our behalf…. paying bills and meeting needs and growing spiritually.
Wow, Cath, I’ll be praying for Josh as he searches for a job. I’m sure he will find one soon. By the way, Grace has been carrying around a hymnbook lately, singing. I told her that hymns mean so much to me, as well. So often God not only puts Scripture in my heart but also a hymn. I’ll find myself humming it all day long. I love the one He put in your heart for this situation, very fitting and I’m sure so very comforting to you…..
Love, Shan
That’s a perfect song for us to be singing…thanks for putting it in my head
We’ll be praying for you guys, as you well know. Love, Trish
sometimes these hard things do tend to pile up on each other, and on top of us! it is good to know that through them all, God is working in us His good pleasure. He is so faithful, even in ways that we can’t see. I’ll be praying that the answers are not long in coming.
Alesha
((hugs))….Ben seemed worried about his job this past week. I know it’s so hard for so many, but you’re right. God does provide.
I am praying for yall. So many of my friends are all in the same boat! Thank you for sharing the song too.
I’ll be praying for you, too, as the Lord works and directs in your family. What a great gift from Him this hymn is!
I’m sorry, Cathy to hear of this trial but am thankful to hear your optismism. I love the words at the end. Is that a hymn?
By the way I’ll be praying for you!
Many prayers for God’s provision in this time!