As some know, my husband has a small construction company. John has been in business since 1982, and this is by far the worst year we've ever had (talking 2009 into 2010). Business is so slow, the guys are in the 4th straight week of being laid off now (after having a couple of weeks in December as well) - we're glad the crew can get the unemployment benefits, but the sole proprietor (John) isn't so fortunate. In talking with our other contractor friends, it's slow ALL over, electrician friends are having to lay off their employees, the lumber yard owner friends have laid off many of theirs too. Painters are slow, masons, roofers, drywallers, and other construction company owners have said the same. It is SOOO time for the economic boom to get into swing...*sigh*
"Trust in the Lord" and "Wait on the Lord", keeps coming back to my thoughts... sometimes easier said than done.
But, in looking at our life - we have food, we have shelter, we have many luxuries that would be considered extravagant by others... Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner (and complainer). Help me to be mindful MORE of the needs of others in the blessings we have, let me share them, let me "let go" and trust in You, Lord.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths." (Proverbs 3:5,6)
"You will keep him/her in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on you, Because he/she trusts in You." (Isaiah 26:3).
Amen, let it be!
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