Whew! It has been a rough few months. We are in a season of chaos and exhaustion. While I don’t have anything profound to say, I thought I would just acknowledge the overwhelming stress of it all.
Since mid November, our refrigerator stopped working, the central heat and air unit in our house quit, the transmission on our explorer died, critters destroyed the duct work under the house, our son has been out of work due to an injury, and our daughter in law was in the hospital around Thanksgiving with a GI bleed. We are still dealing with all of our continuing health issues. At times it feels like all we ever do is go to Dr. appts. There are so many decisions that need to be made regarding the property we bought from Dads estate, and too many other little things to mention.
I know we are not alone and God will continue to get us thru whatever challenges the future holds. It is nice to go back and read some of the ways He has shown up in our lives over the years. It is a reminder that He has always been faithful. This time is no different.
We are slowly making a dent in the to-do list. More importantly, our son is supposed to go back to regular duty at work this week and our daughter in law is doing well after getting the GI bleed taken care of. All of the other nagging decisions and projects will eventually get done. One day at a time is all anyone can handle.
So, today I choose to be grateful for all the ways He continues to provide for us. So many people don’t have the “burden” of owning a home, property, or vehicle to maintain or repair. Even worse, some must face all the hardships alone. Looking at things from that perspective changes everything. I have a family that I love, people in my life that care about me, and my God that will never leave me.
I have so many blessings. The Lord has given me more than I will ever deserve. That is why I can trust Him to provide the energy and resources to take care of all the things that have been weighing so heavily on my mind. I am stressed, but so very blessed! So, I might as well embrace the chaos and watch Him do His thing.
Whatever season of life you are in, remember that it won’t last forever. When you can’t change your situation, try changing your perspective. There is always something to be thankful for. Choose gratitude❤️
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.
James 1:2-4
