Grateful, I have a brand new life and am really beginning to experience it. God followed through on His promises to me. At this time 5 years ago, I was unemployed and my fathers health was rapidly deteriorating, which forced me to focus on his care rather than continue pursuing employment. I was needed by my father to be there for him. At this time 4 years ago, my father passed away, leaving me with responsibility of caring for my mother, who needed my full time care. At this time 3 years ago, my mother was in an assisted living home, while I was desparately making attempts to get back into the work force, but only finding inconsistent odd jobs. I got used a lot, taken advantage for my situation, by people who used me for cheap labor, often times not getting fairly paid, or even not paid at all. I was just desparately trying to survive, while also watching after my parents home, making sure the lawn was cut and such. It was a miserable existence; but, God put me through it, to be there for my father and mother, with the constant assurance that my life would return once my work there was complete. I had many lessons in life to learn, most importantly to trust God. At this time 2 years ago, I was at my wits end, losing most of the people in my life, friends, and my siblings, because they were judging me from the outside, not from what I was experiencing, living. Few offered any help, such as food and gas, to help me keep going. Then, 6 months later, my mom passed away, while I simultaneously received a new employment opportunity (miracle), an opportunity with real traction. At this time 1 year ago, I had successfully completed 6 months employment, and secured my own apartment, with bills in my name. At this time, I have completed 1.5 years with this employer, and am among its top employees, as this feedback has been provided from my employer. I have a bright future. A deep lesson that I needed to learn which is apparent to me now in the rearview mirror is to be grateful in all things, all life experiences, because, not only was God there through my deepest and darkest hours, He had put me through it, for His purpose, was there from the beginning, was there the whole time. His purpose was for me to trust Him. As His promises came true, new employment, new home, new life, I could no longer doubt His power. He is Real and He is our Father. Love and peace, grateful, Matt c):D
Posted on: Thu, 07 Aug 2014 18:58:49 +0000