"4) Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5) Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6) Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7) And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9) Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you."
What a comfort to know that no matter what happens God is always there! This past 2 weeks I've been praying and focusing on my relationship with the Lord. In so many areas of my life amazing things are happening! Last night I was told that the person renting my extra room is moving out and I have to give them money back. I'm trying really hard not to be resentful. I'm so glad that they are going that I shouldn't be so angry towards them. More than anything I'm stressed because of the fact that this puts me in another financial hole. I know that God is in control of everything including my finances but right now when I look at it from a human perspective it makes me ANXIOUS. I can't undo my past. I know that my generosity benefited a lot of people. I just wish I could get out of this hole that I've fallen into where money is concerned. I tithe because I know that God is God and money is not my god but right now writing that check is such a step of faith, every single time! I'm thankful that I have a house, I'm incredibly thankful for my parents who have gone above and beyond for me! I'm thankful that God is God and He is in control over all things!
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