Find Faith in Struggle

Trusting in God when things go sideways.

I am writing this as I am currently going through some things. My one running car out of three has broken down. I have already missed two days of work that I honestly can’t afford to miss. In the past I would shut down when a situation like this comes up. In some way I still want to do that even now. Instead I am finding myself putting my trust in God first. Talking to him before any other bad thought can come through. Like “what if I’m not able to pay bills now?” “I don’t have enough money for another vehicle.” Or “What if I get fired for missing too many days?”.

All of these immediately come up and I start to feel overwhelmed. Then I remember that Jesus Christ the son of God is greater than anything I could go through. God’s blessings are much greater than temporary possessions and wealth. I have realized the more I make an effort to grow my faith in the Lord and to let the Holy Spirit replace me. Everything else will fall into place.

Now it has taken a while for me to get where I’m at. And I still have a ways to go. As there is no finish line when walking with Christ. It’s a lifelong journey meant to be spent with…