Faith Low But Not Gone

Life seems to have brought me another challenge.  I really enjoy my job.  I have the best manager and team.  I really like my co-workers.  The challenge is the job.  I'm becoming overwhelmed and discouraged.  It's a very complicated position.  I do seem to have my victories with this job, but I also have times when I can't seem to resolve issues.  I never feel secure in my position.  This place has the highest turnover I've ever seen.  I'm always scared that I could lose my job.

Right now, I'm putting everything in God's wonderful hands.  I have fear in my heart.  I know that I have lean on God when I feel this way.

I have to admit that I'm so tired.  I know I have to count my blessings.  God will see me through this.  I won't deny that my faith is low but not gone.

My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest. (Exodus 33:14)

You Can Never Ask God For Too Much

I was talking to a friend today.  She never really asked the question, but I had a feeling that she was wondering if she was asking God for too much. 

I love to pray to God.   When I pray, I let God know all of my prayers, wishes and hopes.  You see...I know that my God is the God of more than enough.  I can never ask Him for too much.  The thought that I'm asking Him for too much is showing Him a lack of faith.  I believe that God loves when we come to Him.  He's our Father after all. 

Philippians 4:6 it says, Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving let your petitions be made known to God.

God Knows The Secret Desires of Your Heart

My mother and I are still praying our agreement prayers.  I have a couple of prayers that I don't say out loud.  I have prayers that I share in confidence with God...these are the "Secret Desires of My Heart".

God and I have talked about one day bringing someone special into my life.  I have to say that I have not been good in choosing men.  I've had two long term relationships that both lasted about 4 years each.  I stayed a lot longer than I should have in both, but they gave me good lessons in life.

Now, I know I can't tell God what to do.  I know that I want whomever God will bless me with.  I just know that it doesn't hurt to let God know "The Secret Desires of Your Heart".  I know He's listening.  I know He will answer. 

I'm writing this, because I want you all to know that you don't have to let everyone know your prayers.  You can just share them with God, and He will answer.  I'll let you know how God answers this prayer. 

God bless everyone!!!!

Matthew 6:6

⁶ But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

God Will Never Give You More Than You Can Handle....Really?!?!

Today, I was thinking about the verse where God says that He will not give you more than you can handle.  The exact verse is the following:

1 Corinthians 10:13

¹³ No temptation^[a] has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted^[b] beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted,^[c] he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

There have been times in my life where I was so upset with God.  I would cry out and say, "You told me that You would not give me more that I can handle.  Why aren't You doing something?"  There were so many times when I would just cry.  I have to say that God did honor His word.  He took care of me and my mother.  He brought us jobs when we needed them.  I won't say that we didn't have our moments where we were terrified.  I won't say that we still don't have our challenges.  I can say that He always found a way for us to endure throughout our trials.

Keep the faith!!!!!

God Never Promised That Things Would Be Easy...But He will Always Be With You

It's easy to say, "God why did You allow this or that to happen."  Isn't it?  Life can seem unfair most of the time and fair doesn't seem to come around that often.  I know I've asked God, "Why?" so many times.

This weekend, I went to get an oil change.  I noticed that my car was jumping a lot as I drove.  At times, I thought my car wouldn't go forward.  I was afraid that my transmission was going.  I was so scared.

Well...I got my oil change, and they told me I needed my radiator flushed as well.  It was an added expense, but I thought it was well worth it, because winter is just around the corner.  The guy who was working on my car asked me to look at something under my hood.  I have to admit that my heart sunk upon hearing this.  It turns out that my spark plugs were defective.  You could see a spark jumping back and forth between the wires.  This young guy who was working on my car took pity on me.  He drove me to the car parts store, where I was able to get his discount on the wires.  He then changed my wires for $15.  PRAISE THE LORD!!!

My point in sharing this with you is to show that God was with me.  I had someone to work on my car, and I was able to afford it.  This is a perfect example of how God never promised that things would be easy or that nothing bad would happen, but He did promise that He would be with you through your trials. 

Psalm 16:8 "I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me."

Life Is Full Of Challenges

Life is full of challenges.  I'm still grateful to be working, but it's so hard.  Being out of work for over 2 years has me realizing that I lost a lot of my skills. 

Some people say that nowadays people are in two categories...People who are trying to keep their job and People who are trying to find a job.  I have to admit that I'm scared.  I have got to keep this job.  I'm fortunate that my manager is the best.  I've learned so much.  I guess you could say that right now I'm going by faith.  I just have to do well in this job...and I know I will.  God brought this to me.  He will not let me down.

Guess what else I did today?  I paid my tithes again.  I'm just showing God that I believe that He will keep His word.  It's just another leap of faith that I'm taking. 

I'm learning that life is full of taking leaps of faith.  We just have to learn to trust God.  Let Him know when you're scared and feeling alone.  We are His children.  He will take care of us.

Right now, I'm agreeing in prayer with everyone that reads my posts.  I know a lot of you are praying for financial blessings, jobs, health, security and major blessings.  I'm here as a Prayer Warrior to let you know that I agree in prayer with you.  Remember what God said about agreeing in prayer:

Matthew 18:19 "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven."

God is the only One I know who is guaranteed to keep His word.  Please share the blessings with me that God will be sending to you.

God bless everyone.

Psalm 121:7-8

The LORD will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

"Get ready for the goodness of God in a new way!!!!"~Joel Osteen

God's Master Plan

I know it's been a long time, since I posted.  So many wonderful things have been happening in my life. 

First, I want to say "Praise God.  He is so wonderful!!!!  I love Him so much." 

If you've been reading my blog, you know that I was out of work for over 2 years.  I paid my tithes and not too long afterwards, I had a job offer.  PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!  It's in my field.  I'm paid more than my last job.  I love it.  GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!

I can't believe that I have a job.  I've completed my 4th week of work.  I have a wonderful manager.  I've learned so much from him.  It's been a while, since I've worked on some things.  I can't deny that I'm a little nervous about this job.  I have so much to learn and remember, but I'm enjoying all of this. 

It's so strange.  I was wondering what was taking God so long to find a job for me.  I had so many interviews and so much rejection.  It hurt.  I was terrified of becoming homeless.  I knew that I was not going to let my mother be put out on the streets.  I had an idea of emergency housing for her, but there weren't any options on housing for myself. 

Well, I realized that if God had given me one of the jobs that I interviewed for in the past...I would not have been ready.  I have a lot to learn.  This job is perfect for me.  They are allowing me to learn at a pace that is sufficient for me.  My manager is very visual, like myself, and he's taking things at a pace that I can keep up with.  God had a master plan.  I just had to wait on Him to show me.  I had to trust God. 

What I've learned is to trust in God.  I don't think I could ever not worry, but this experience has increased my faith in God. 

I guess I would say...stay in faith, God's Master Plan is better than you can imagine.  I can't wait to share more and more of what God has in store for me.

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”