Life sometimes has a funny way of trying to get you. You have a life planned out and what you’re wanting and all of a sudden it crashes. Yes, literally crashes and for a moment….seems like no survivors.
Everyone has this type of season at one point in their life. Maybe not that dramatic, but a season where it’s time to learn and listen to God. A time when God is asking, will you trust me? Will you put your life in my hands? Will you allow me to take you further in life?
For me, this happened a few months back. Becoming unemployed was not what I had in mind, however I am happy to report the season of being unemployed is over. Was it hard? Yes. Was I sad? Yes, my lively hood was crushed. Was I uncertain? Man was I.
However, at this point I did what anyone would do. I cried like a big baby and was very upset. I kept asking why me? How did this happen? How did I get here? I even questioned God and asked how could this be? How could he let this happen to me?
Well God answered.
For a while before this, I was praying and asking God about my work situation. Not that I was unhappy at work, I liked my job, I liked helping people, and being able to the person that would send help to who needed it, but I was tired of working shift work, I was tired of working holidays, weekends, I wanted to see my son, I wanted to spend more time with my family. I knew I needed a job so just not having one wasn’t an option. Have you ever bought groceries for a 14 year old boy? It’s expensive. I would also pray to God and bargain with him, if you help me get another job, I promise I’ll be in church every Sunday.
Well it happened, I no longer had a job, with no back up job and for the last few months I have had a ton of free time. I began blogging in hopes to make money from it (How to Make Money Blogging), looking for at home jobs, making extra cash. But the one thing that I did begin to do, I began my journey back to God. Not that I left God, I just wasn’t doing all I could for God. Ultimately that’s what we are called to do, do what God wants us to do. I now attend church regularly and have joined a rosary making group. We hand make rosaries, so if anyone wants one, please feel free to email me your address and I’ll mail you one. It’s free!
I began reading books. I really enjoy reading the Bible, I mean all the answers are in there, but I also enjoy reading books by Joyce Meyer. The two books that I really recommend are Living Beyond Your Feelings and 12 Power Thoughts These two books have really helped my confidence to get back out there and take control of my life with the help of God. I do believe you are what you think, so if my thoughts are always horrible, negative, and being the victim, that’s exactly how life was going to be too.
Well since going back to church, and spending a lot more time with God, I really see how God wants me to be. I have always put others before myself, sometimes too much, but that’s what God wants from me. My journey began back in March, and I can tell you it’s the absolute best thing that could have happen. (at the time when it happened, not so much) Don’t get me wrong, I am far from where God wants me to be, I make a bunch of mistakes and make some choices that could be different, but God also is a God of forgiveness and he knows my heart.
I do believe God puts us through situations just to see how we will react. I’m sure at first God just shook his head at me. Now I believe I am doing great. He continues to show favor to me and uses me to help others.
Forcing me to a direction of uncharted waters made me to trust God. It forced me to see what he wants for me. This showed me what I need to work on as a person, as a mother and as a friend. I do need more work. š
Truly trusting God with your life is very hard, however when you continue to put God before everything, he has no problem with making your life as easy as possible. I also believe that God put me through this situation so that I could tell you about it. To show that although we may not know what direction life is going, God will always be there to help you and get you through it.
Will you trust him?
Be blessed.
Coffee with Mrs. King 
I appreciated reading your blog posts. You are honest and people can identify with your feelings. I am so glad things are working out for you!
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Thank you. God is awesome! And thank you for taking the time to read my post.
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I love this. I think it was the perfect blog for me to read š I am Catholic and believe in God. I also believes HE never puts you in a situation you cannot handle. I am happy you found a job!
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Thank you for reading. Yes, God will never leave you. He is a great and mighty God. I think he puts us through things to lean on him. God bless you.
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you too š
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I can relate to this. Keep spreading God’s love ā¤
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Thank you for reading. God gives us opportunities to show how great he is. I’m glad I saw the opportunity. God bless.
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Yes, that is so great. I love blogging as a way of sharing God’s Words. ā¤ I'm just starting out drop by to blog some time š http://www.flowerchildsunrays.com
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Yes I sure will!! God bless you hun.
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Love this ā¤ļø It can be so hard when you are in the midst of something to trust but he does have a plan! I always remind myself I don’t know the future but I know the one that controls it!
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Yes I have to remind myself of this too. When life is great you don’t really have to think, you just know. But when it’s hard, I have to pray harder. Thank you for taking the time to read it. God bless you.
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God has a way of getting us right where He needs us, doesn’t He? It is hard at times but I’m so thankful He’s loving enough to guide us in and through life’s circumstances and situations. I’m excited for you and your journey!! Blessings!!
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Thank you!! You’re right, God puts us exactly where we need to be. I just have to remember to trust him fully. Thanks for reading and many blessings to you.
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Beautiful Post. I truly understand this place in my walk with God. Trusting him is not easy at times, but the best for us. š
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Yes but the reward for being a great servant is Fabulous. I love God. Thanks for reading my post. God bless.
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Very inspirational. I agree. Jesus will take care of us no matter what the circumstances are. He loves us more than we can ever accept. I only hope to keep growing in understanding of how high and wide and deep is His love for me.
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I pray that you continue the path that you’re on and no matter what life throws knowing Jesus is right there with you all the way. God bless you.
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I love this! What an inspiring post, thank you! Went through a similar season with yours but I learned to trust God even more.
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God is awesome! Blessings to you and thanks for reading my blog too.
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I enjoyed reading this post! God’s plan is always better than ours and we must trust Him (why not trust the one who created us?). I am going through a stage of just trusting God as well even when it seems as if everything around me is crashing down. I love this post, continue to encourage people!
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Thank you and I hope you found some encouragement as well. I’m happy to report I love this new job and new chapter and you’re right why is it hard to trust the one who created us. Thanks for that reminder. Blessings to you ma’am. š
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There are so many reasons/instances to lead us right back to Him every time! Enjoyed your post.
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Yes there are. Learning is the most important thing from it. Thank goodness he is a forgiving God! Thanks for reading my post too. Blessings to you.
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I lost the life that I have built for 16 years and had to start over from scratch in all aspects of my life. My faith took a major beating. But, overtime I healed and started to learn to trust in Him again. Like you, I started my blogging journey because of that event.
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I felt that sharing my journey would inspire someone. God loves us and cares us. Blessings to you.
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