Walking into Uncertainty, A Bible Challenge

With all the upheaval going on in our world, I am always surprised we have a Christmas and a New Year's celebration. Especially when I see others struggling financially like myself. It gets difficult for me to see the road ahead into the uncertain future. At year's end, I wish I could stop time just so I can enjoy the days that passed me by. Do you feel the same?

Maybe you've lost your job or, like me, had your hours cut and worry that the bills won't get paid or you won't be able to feed your family. Or maybe you've lost a loved one or are going through a divorce/ separation. Whatever the reason, we shouldn't allow fear to dominate our faith in the Lord. When facing uncertainty, we should draw closer to the Lord instead of away. Trusting the Lord is the key to surviving.

This is a difficult thing to live out and I've struggled with trusting God all my life. It's a lesson that takes a lifetime to master. But how do we trust God when it seems our world is crumbling around us? What does that even look like? 

In scripture, many verses talk about trusting the Lord. Trusting God deepens our faith in Him and searching His word, our knowledge of God, and His plan for us. I use Blue Letter Bible, Bible Study Tools, and Bible Hub, to search through these scriptures and glean an understanding of what they are trying to tell me. 

I challenge you to a Bible study on Trusting God now and into the New Year. This is something I am doing as well. 

Google or look up in your Bible,  scriptures referring to this, and any articles, etc. that may help you.  Then pray about them and ask the Lord to open your eyes to which one speaks to you the most and comment on it below. Then tell me why? Be honest with yourself. If this truly is a place you are currently struggling in, tell God, repent, and ask the Holy Spirit to help you overcome your disbelief. If you have a journal, write down your findings, and share them with others. 

I pray God will open our eyes to new things in His word and amaze us with His knowledge as we seek to draw closer to Him in the coming new year. This is truly an adventure! 

I will be posting my revelations as well. 

A Conversation With My Heart

 I'm sitting at my desk, looking out the window, overlooking the front yard, hoping to see my Ariel bouncing up to the steps.  But I know it will never happen.  Around 6 am I let the dogs out back not knowing that Ariel was in the backyard.  Then my husband and I heard the commotion. He ran out there in his bare feet to get the cat out of Rex's mouth, but it was too late. She was dead. The second kitten to be killed.  The only one Matt and I have gotten close to.  And it's tearing me up inside.

"I should have brought her into the front room last night."  My mind races for something to hold the guilt close to me. "It's my fault. Why didn't I check before letting the dogs out." Why do I torture myself like this. I hurry up and wipe the tears from my eyes with my t-shirt hoping Matt doesn't see me cry.  But he does anyway.

"She was my favorite too." He lets out with a sigh.  

"You'll see her again," my God says to me. 

But right now I just want to curl up into a ball and hide from the world.  I just want to run away. Maybe the hurt won't be so bad if I'm somewhere else.  

"Lord, I need you. I really do." My heart cries out. "Don't leave me."

I know He won't. He's been with me for years. Walked with me. Talked with me.  It's comforting.

My husband told me that we shouldn't be angry with Rex because this is what dogs do. He was protecting the backyard.  Besides, dogs chase cats and he didn't do it out of spite.  I love Rex, love him dearly. But my husband is right. He's just an animal that loves to chase cats.  Why was she even in the backyard to begin with?????

Anyway, I'll be alright today. I just need to get this off of my chest.  Thanks for reading.

What do you do when a pet dies? Share below.