As of this month, my husband has been out of a full-time job for nine months. And we are still ok!
Before this time, I’d always said words about trusting God completely and believing that He takes care of us, but I had never really lived it.
Now I am consistently amazed at God’s constant provision and care. There have been times where my trust has been stretched beyond what I thought it could handle. But God has proven himself trustworthy.
And it’s not just been financial provision either. Normally, I am someone who needs to know what “The Plan” is, way in advance. I stress over not knowing what’s coming next and when. During these nine months, when there has been absolutely NO plan in sight (at least not in our sight) God has been gently teaching me to trust in the fact that He knows what the plan is. He is the one who will accomplish the plan and in His perfect timing.
I’ve fought this part of our life at the moment more than anything else. Not knowing what’s ahead, what to expect, and even what the next step will be, has been really hard for me. But I am slowly learning how to trust in the dark. To trust that God is working even when I don’t see anything happening.
One of the blessings of this difficult time is that my husband and I have had many opportunities to sit down and talk with others (friends, family, and even just acquaintances) about God’s amazing provision. We’ve been able to encourage people who are struggling to trust. THAT has been exciting!
Am I always excited about living in this type of “on-the-edge-have-to-trust-or-go-crazy” kind of life? Um…no, not yet. But I am learning to see the blessings within it.
I am joining A Steady Rain today for this Hidden Blessings post!
I'm right there with ya, sister. You know that.
The lord always comes through and provides 🙂
I'm so glad you linked up this post! There is SO much truth in it!! Trusting God in the dark is one of the hardest things we have to do! But I'm so glad you are finding blessings already in this hard valley. We serve an awesome God who I know has great plans for you and your family!
Hi Lisa,
I found your blog through your link over at A Steady Rain.
My name is Rebekah Grace and I need you to know that….
I REALLY needed to read this today!
So, thank you! Very much!
Stay strong 🙂 After the storm the sun always comes out!!
Lisa,
I have been there. Not for as long, but still, I have been there. God is AMAZING! He really can do all, and if we lean on Him, He really does provide. 🙂 How wonderful you can be a blessing to others through this!
God Bless,
Shellie
What an encouraging post Lisa! How precious that the LORD is teaching you SO MUCH in this time of utter dependence on HIM! HE is so good to us, isn't HE? I *love* how you *love* to share with others your experience…you are right…it will be a blessing over and over again!
Have a lovely weekend!
In Him,
Camille
So true…as long we're walking in His will and trusting that He will make a way, the provision comes. I'm continually in awe by that. Great post!
We spent 15 months with my husband drawing unemployment before he finally started working as an Aflac agent. While we're not on our feet completely yet, the light is at the end of the tunnel (and the tunnel is getting shorter and shorter). It is amazing to look back and see all the things God did in our lives and hearts during that 15 months and all that He continues to do because of our obedience.