Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Ich bin zufrieden

Here I am again...waiting.  Living on a missionary's income isn't easy.  I was so looking forward to graduating and getting back from the honeymoon because I could finally get a job.  A real, 40hrs a week + benefits job.  Ha.  I guess I shouldn't be too hard on myself, I've only really been actively looking for 2 weeks.  Still.  It would be so nice to have the security and freedom to be able to splurge once in a while, heck, to even be able to buy the bare necessities without wondering if I'll bounce a check.

Wait; that's the fleshy side of me talking.

We've paid all the bills, have a fridge full of food, and have even been able to give a little bit away.  I think I remember my Father promised to take care of me, and in this moment I am not lacking anything that I need.  Today I decided to stop working so hard to make something that I want happen.  If God is giving me time to rest and invest in other things without earning an income, He'll take care of everything else.  I don't want to try digging my own path, I'll just get stuck.  Anyway, I really love seeing God take care of me when there doesn't seem to be a way.  Would I pass up another opportunity?  Nah.

He says "My grace is sufficient for you."
I say, "I am satisfied."

2 comments:

  1. Love it!! its soooo true! Take this time to chill in Gods word, to dig deep, establish GOOD habits! When I was out of work, it was easy for me to wine, moan, and be selfish, but actually when I allowed God to have His way, when I sat back and stopped trying, It was AMAZING to see the miracles of HIS provision! You can SO trust Him!
    Thanks for sharing Ally! Love ya! Mel

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  2. Mel!! I am enjoying this time! Where does your brother live in Germany? It is our DREAM to get there next spring to visit Mike and Patricia...Eliot is even learning Deutsch! :)

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