Trusting God

Times are tough for everyone these days. in a way, they always have been. Today, it's the economy. In David's time it was the constant threat of war not to mention the fact that it was just hard to survive. Humanity has always faced it's struggles. Whether it's a personal attack of Satan or just a series of events that get you down, life is never just a walk in the park. However, God is faithful to hear our prayer and to walk with us even through the tough times.

On a personal note, I have struggled with a particular sin for many years. I know that it has kept me from close communion with God and I believe it has even kept my business from some successes that it could have attained. God has been dealing with me about it a great deal lately. I have committed to turn away from it and I am doing my best to keep my eyes focused on God and not resort to my escape. It is funny how, even when we know God's ways are best and most satisfying, we will continually resort to sin because it might give us a quick fix or escape and make us feel better for a time. That release is welcomed, but the relief is short lived. Afterward, there is guilt to deal with in addition to the sin itself. Oddly enough, even though my business is struggling and my finances are less than good at the moment, God has been there with me. He has given me a peace that I can't really explain. I don't know whether things will get better in the near future or if I will completely fall off the deep end and have to close up shop, but I have peace. I am not "cured" of my desires for my sin. I struggle with it mightily, but I know that God honors my struggle and that, by following Him, things will be good. They may not turn out like I hope they do, but God is faithful. I trust Him. I'm praying fervently that my business will grow and succeed so that my family can prosper and so that I can pass that prosperity on to others through providing jobs and through charity. If you read this and it speaks to you, please do the same. Most of all, though, pray that God's will will be accomplished in my life and in this country. For me, that is a bit frightening.... God's plans my be WAY different than what I have in mind. I have to trust Him. He has never failed me, though I have failed Him a million times. God is faithful and he is GOOD.

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