March 28, 2009

Read John 6:60-71

When he entered the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe I can do this?” They said, “Lord, we do.”—Matthew 9:28

What a great affirmation this verse of Scripture has been over the past month as I have struggled with the trials of life. There were times when the loss of my job and the subsequent impact on my family was overwhelming. The persistence of these thoughts would only seem to deepen the sense of despair and magnitude of the problem. In the midst of this internal chaos was an inner voice that kept stating “Dear child of mine, lift your eyes upward and seek me. I know the concerns you have and the fears of the unknown, but I ask only that you trust in me and allow me time to work in your life.”

Trusting in God is one of the hardest things to do as a Christian. Yet, as I have opened up to complete trust in the Lord, the feelings of despair and gloom dissipated and I have felt my spiritual life renewed. I have come to sense that the more I trust in Him…the more He reveals Himself to me. I have found that by trusting in Him and being obedient in my prayer life, He is active in my situation and He is REAL.

Lord God - In all times and in all situations, may we know that you are an awesome and all-powerful God that is always in work in our lives. Despite our limited and finite understanding, You remind us to place our trust and hope in You knowing that You are in charge and will lead us. In Your most Holy name, we say Amen.

Sue Curfman is a new member of The Gathering and works in the healthcare field.