A Thought on Thursday

I had a post already planned for this Thursday but I had the urge to write about something that is relevant in our families life this week. 

The first couple of months of Carson's life was absolute bliss, but just when life seems secure, in October of 2007 Tyler's company closed it's doors. It was the most trying time in our family. Going from having money to no money brings on many heartaches, arguements, trials and tribulations. It was the most trying time our little family had ever faced. 

In that very instant our security was taken from us, or so we thought. Tyler and I have not only grown closer to each other, but also closer to God because of it. I can't tell you the many nights we spent in prayer, sobbing to our Mighty God, to please give us a clear vision of what we were supposed to do next. Tyler leaned on specific people for wisdom, encourgement and insight. Thankfully, the Lord provided a job for Tyler and he was back working. 

Now, it's February 2009 and sadly enough we were in the same shoes, once again. The difference in this time is that we know everything will work out for the good of our heavenly Father. The Lord provides. We are praying, we are trusting in God to once again, give us a clear vision on what or where we are sapposed to go next. I must say, what a trying time! 

Sadly enough I know we are not the only family in America suffering from a job loss. My heart just aches for families that are in the same shoes. I just can't imagine the people who do not know Christ. There is a big difference. To know Christ and to know that He loves us is enough to hold us together as a family. It's because of Christs' love that are family is stitched together. My prayer is that any family that is in suffering can come to know that Christ is the ultimate Savior! He's the rock, He's the hope, He is our peace and understanding. 

Last night we were sitting in Carson's bedroom floor playing with his blocks. We would build a high tower for Carson to then have him tear it down. We would build another tower, stacking the blocks up one by one, then Carson would "wack!" and the blocks would fall to the ground. It reminded me of a lesson I heard a year ago and I just kept thinking about it. It's very relevant to what Tyler and I facing right at this very day and it couldn't have come to me at a better time. 

I kept thinking over and over again, this message that Brett Culp led. He was reading from a poem from mother Teresa. "You will spend your whole life building things, and people will tear it down in a instant, build it anyway. "

My message to you is this. Security is only ever secure in Jesus Christ. He's the only dependable one. His love will never fail you. He's always the peacemaker. He's always the provider. Put all your trust in Him. 

"Life Does Not Consist in the Abundance of Earthly Possessions; Life Consists in the
Possession of Christ" (Luke 12:13-21)

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths" (Proverbs 3:5,6).
 

Now, I will end this post with the poem from Mother Teresa. 

May God bless you and your family and may you learn to put your trust and faith into Christ. 

"People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway.

What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway.

Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway.

In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway."