Who's Got Your Back?

My son's death has affected me in more ways than I could possibly imagine. I am not the same person I was before he died.  And many things have transpired during the past three years that have turned my world upside down. I am at a time in my life when changes and challenges are coming at me from every direction. 

I've always been the kind of person who has believed I could do pretty much anything I set my mind to.  I've always been the kind of person who likes to have all her ducks in a row.  And I've always been prepared with Plan B and Plan C if Plan A fails.  

Yes, I've always liked to be in control of my life.  I know I can't control other people.  All I can do is take care of me.  However after several huge disappointments and great losses, I've realized that at some point I began to depend on my own abilities and other people too much for my needs. 

Problem?  I was not depending on God enough.  I think we forget sometimes that he cares about every big and tiny detail of our life.  We say we know it, but we don't really appreciate it, until we have no choice but to live it!  And in so doing, realize that He, and He alone is our provider.  

I have found myself in a position where I have no choice but to move aside and let Him work in my life.  I have no choice but to trust HIM for my daily needs.  And I must say, it has been absolutely amazing to watch Him each day take care of me and the children in some really unexpected ways.  And what a privilege and joy it is to share these daily blessings of God's provisions with my children.  They are learning invaluable lessons.  

I have many challenges in the days, weeks, and months, ahead.  But I am learning to take one day at a time.  In doing so, it frees me of the worries associated with tomorrow so I can spend more time enjoying the blessings of today.

Jesus was preaching to the crowds and asked, "Will all your worries add a single moment to your life?"  Matt 6:27 (TLB)  No, they will rob us of the joy of living today.  He also said, " So don't be anxious about tomorrow.  God will take care of your tomorrow too.  Live one day at a time."  Matt 6:34 (TLB)  

How about you?  Are you trusting Him fully for your needs one day at a time?   Keep looking across the skies to find the

Sunshine After the Storm
Blessings
Betsy