Yesterday I was laid off of my job. They were gracious enough
to let me work a couple weeks from home part-time so I am grateful for their flexibility. I will tell you that I felt
relief yet excitement at the same time. The old Monique would have just
panicked and cried and had a huge pity party thinking on all the negatives. I
do need to work do not get me wrong. We have bills to pay so I do not have the
luxury just yet to stay home and not work BUT sisters, I do know that God is up
to something and I am too thrilled.
I am excited because
I get to bear witness as to what God will do in my life within these next few months. Do I know what he will do? Absolutely not. But I do know he will take me on a
journey and I just know it will be good. Sure I probably will have some trials
but I will tell you that I am not focused on that. I do not even want to know what
his plans are. My prayers are that I am obedient to his plans and sensitive to
his spirit when he calls me to act. I do not want to live this life for me and
keep having to wonder about our bank account. I trust that the Lord will somehow
provide for us in that area, he always has. A job loss is not the most unfortunate
thing IF you switch your perspective. Any loss for that matter is not bad, IF
you focus on what God’s promises are for your life.
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God promises that I will prosper – Jeremiah 29:11
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He promises me rest – Matthew 11: 28-29
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He gives me power when I am weak – Isaiah 40:
29-31
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He promises to supply ALL my needs – Philippians
4: 19
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He will give me peace if I listen to him –
Proverbs 1: 33
The list really can go on and on. Fact of the matter is God
will provide. He is constant, faithful and loving. So in this situation I choose
to see it as a blessing and not a hinderance.
IF you are going through a challenging time right now, I
encourage you to look to your Father and focus on what he promises, not what
this world will. This world will chew you up and spit you out alive BUT he
promises life….
In Christ,
Monique Smith
Prayer Starter:
Jesus, you are for me, Father. You said in your word that you
will not abandon me. You said that I am your child and that you will supply all
my needs. I choose to focus on ALL that you are and not ALL that I do not have.
You are my provider, my stronghold and anchor. I am nothing without you. I love
you Lord and I cannot wait to see what you have planned. I pray in the name of
Jesus. Amen
