Tuesday, October 19, 2010

He'll take care of the rest.

About 2 months ago, right after I gave my notice at work that I was leaving, I got a call from my oldest daughter telling me that she had just lost her job.  I felt like the wind had been knocked out of me and I thought "how can I leave her and the baby here with no job?"  My husbands personality changed and he became quiet and withdrawn.  Wouldn't talk about Cheyenne much and I knew as her dad, her protector her was thinking the same thing as I was.  No matter how old they get when your kids are in trouble, you feel like it is your responsibility to help them and protect them.  Especially my girl who has a son of her own with no other help.  I prayed so hard and God just reassured me that he was taking care of us.  I knew that but deep inside I kept asking "but what about her?"  It has been a hard 2 months.  I worried, I prayed, I cried.  Yesterday she called me and she got a job.  I can not begin to describe the relief and joy that came across me and the lightness in my heart.  Came home to a husband full of joy and excitement about going.  What a difference.  Then this morning I realized that I should of felt that way all along.  When God told me he was taking care of us I should of realized that when he promised that it extended to my children.  He knows what our children mean to us and by taking care of them he takes care of us.  He promises that "he will take care of the rest."  We have to believe that he KNOWS what we need and it IS important to him.

1 comment:

  1. I took confidence in the fact that God does not do the good (spiritually) for one at a detriment for another. He is able to work ALL things for good. (unlike us!)
    I reminded God of that many times as we got ready to leave for Brazil. God was and continues to be faithful. Alas, we are not actually their (our children's) providers anyway - or our own for that matter!
    congratulations for the job for [your daughter]!

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