Two sleepless nights. The worry monster sat on the edge of my pillow. It crops up every now and then since I’ve become widowed and lost the safety net of my husband’s income. Each time when it looks like I am running out of money, something, a definite God-thing happens.
Yet, I still go through the ritual toss and turn as each worry floats to the surface of my thoughts like a Magic Eight Ball phrase on the floating triangle. I haven’t been able to find a job, the freelance work is drying up, the books need to sell more, I should be speaking more, I got denied a lower rate of insurance because I have occasional muscle pains? Really?? . . . yah-di-yah, yah.
Last night, even my cats snuggled close and purred comfort–or maybe it was because it got below freezing and the cold air was seeping through their pet door in the window near my bed.
Anyway, this morning my daily devo hit my mailbox. Often when I write for this site, people tell me my words were exactly what they needed to hear. Today, I was on the receiving end of Becky’s words. She wrote that God’s grace is what gives us the courage to stay the course and we should embrace the challenges we have and ask God to give us endurance while His plan is being revealed.
(Here is a link to the whole thing – it’s a good read: http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2013/02/22/receive-his-grace/)
Then, a new blogger buddy, Steve with iChristian, who sends a thought for each day to my email popped up with this: “Sadness, disappointment, and despair have to flee in the presence of hope.”
Next, the daily psalm verse that pops up on my cell phone read- Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Psalm 42:5
I had to laugh. You see, God always seems to speak to me in threes. I get it.
Where Did You Find God Today? 
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This is amazing!! I love the way God can use others to speak to you! x 😀
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He is a wonderful God! May HE speak through you each day as you encourage others.
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Tell that Worry Monster to go straight to the pit – he belongs in. It seems every pastor I hear lately are teaching from Nehemiah 4: Rebuilding the wall – v 14 Stop being afraid of the enemy; earnestly remember the Lord and take from Him courage to fight for your brethren, your sons, your daughters, your wives and your “Homes.” Julie as you minister to others the enemy will seek to tear down the walls of HOPE, take courage my friend, endure – continue to encourage others with your writiings – my prayers surround you.
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I know the feeling! But when you get right down to it, God has all those things in control and you in the palm of His hand. Thanks for liking my blog. Still building up step by step.
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