Life Throws Curve Balls

So far, our year has had some really HIGH HIGHS and some really low lows. I'd say more curve balls than anything. When you least expect them- WHAM! Kinda throws you off the course. I sometimes wonder- why do we work so hard if we just keep getting pelted back to the ground? Why can't we be like other people- in the instant gratification, we'll deal with it later mentality? Fortunately, my husband is stronger than the trials and reminds me to stand firm in our beliefs and to stay on course.

Its funny how....not HILARIOUS funny....funny/ironic..... God brings about these like this. Seems like the closer you walk with HIM or maybe the more you grow in likeness of HIM, the more attacks we face. It really stinks! Another blow hit us about a month ago. It was a hard blow for any gal. I love how Dave Ramsey always puts it- a wife and a mother want to know that there is security. This "challenge" isn't a new one that we've never had to deal with before, but definitely not something anyone would call pleasant. God has brought some comfort and peace to my soul, but at times, I can't help but be sad or discontent with life. Maybe bummed is a better word. I'm already emotional, so take away some security- and believe me it is false security- and bam! water works! Its funny how when you're at a low, those Bible verses that Mom and Dad made us memorize slowly come back.....or maybe songs from church that you haven't uong in probably 10 yrs, "just" pop into your head. I probably haven't said some of these verses, out loud, in a long time and now its like they are clearer than ever.

God has blessed me with an amazing, hard working husband. Even when he's hit below the belt, which is sometimes daily, he continues to keep his head high, do his best and work hard for his family. If he's had a bad day, he doesn't come home grumbling about it. He pitches in, sees that I'm tired and helps around the house. My husband is a wonderful supporter. I don't think he feels valued very often outside the home, but around here he is our main man! The fixer of everything, the hero of his precious sons and a wonderful provider for his wife!

"But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope:

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;

his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning;

great is your faithfulness.

“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,

“therefore I will hope in him.”

The Lord is good to those who wait for him,

to the soul who seeks him." Lamentations 3:21-25

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10

God has never failed me or my family. He has fulfilled His promises and His faithfulness to us. We may not be taking the road we want to take, but I KNOW God is doing something here. I wish I could see the end result SOONER than later, but again- God is good. He is faithful. He answers prayers in a BIG MIGHTY way. I must keep my eyes fixed on Him. Not the unpleasantness of the circumstances. I tell God that it stinks! I tell God that I don't like the situation that we're in. I don't think that is wrong. Its what I'm feeling and its what my heart is aching to fuss and complain about, so why not tell Him? He already knows! I know life could be ten times worse and I remind myself of that daily... please don't think I don't know that! I KNOW it could be worse! I am so very thankful for EVERYTHING God has blessed us with, but the situation is tough for me and it isn't very fun! :)

So, if you think about me, pray for our family. Pray for guidance and wisdom, discernment and peace.