It’s hard to believe I’ve been out of work for about 4 months now. I’m not really sure how I’ve survived this long, other that it’s by the grace of God! And how good He is, even in troubled times. Knowing that is actually what keeps me going. I just know he is preparing the perfect job for me right now, and I just wait and pray.

Somehow he’s still providing for my needs, and has been ever since this fiasco started. So who am I to doubt him.

I am reminded of Job’s life as he had his whole life stripped from him; his family, his wealth and his health, all gone in a single day. I can’t even imagine!

But even Job in the midst of all his trials, he would not curse God, even though the voice of his peers would try to convince him to do so. Instead he fell on his knees and offered worship to God.

Sometimes I think about questioning God and yelling at the top of my lungs with complaint: “Why me, God”? But I look around and see people in worse shape than I’m in, and realize God has a bigger plan. And who am I to question the almighty God?

I may be going through trials now, and I’m always encouraged by what James 1:2-3 says: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.”

What I’m going through now will only make me stronger, but I know it’s not by my own strength, but God’s who provides all things.

My Prayer: Gracious Father in heaven, provider of all things, in the midst of trials I fall on my knees and worship my God who gives me the strength to persevere. And in these struggles may I remain faithful to the one who never fails me! In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen!