When we give birth, we may have contractions anywhere between 30 minutes to 30 hours. But, sooner or later, we give birth to these beautiful creatures and suddenly, our pains disappeared. We are left with this beautiful jewel that beholds our attentions for the rest of our lives. We are forever changed through this excruciating experience. The reward is the child, or children.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always have too much month at the end my money. I feel like I’m in constant financial contractions with no birth in sight. And, yet the contractions continue to push stronger than ever. Sometimes, I try to remind myself that when the contractions are over, I’m going to receive this beautiful jewel. Sometimes, regardless of my positive declarations, I feel like the contractions will end up with a financial stillbirth. It is then that I feel alone and depressed. I could sleep for hours and the contractions continue to throb painfully through it all.
It is then that I cry out to my God for relief. And I am reminded that He is with me. He cares for me. He loves me. I will not be destroyed. I will not lose. I will not be disappointed as long as my hope is in Him. The contractions are there to keep my heart beating for Him. He is my God and Savior. He has promised me that when I pass through the waters, He will be with me. When I pass through the rivers they will not sweep over me. When I walk through the fire, I will not be burned (Isaiah 43:2).
Father, Your promises are true. You are faithful to all You have made. I give You glory and honor and praise. I place my hope in You. I know You hear my painful cries. I know You have not forgotten me. You are with me. You are I AM. I love You. Let these financial contractions be glorifying to You. Bless all my sisters in this world who are experiencing some kind of contractions today. Remind them that they are not alone, just as You have reminded me. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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I admire someone who can cook without recipes-- I follow mine to the letter! Thanks for leaving me a comment. I think that we each has to just do what works for us-- we can't look to the way others do things and suffer by comparison.
If you feel God leading you to plan meals, then start small. Make one plan and go from there. I find if I don't plan and buy groceries, I can't feed my family from what I happen to find in the pantry. So it's worth it to me to take the time to plan meals... I hope that makes sense!
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Yours was on a tough subject today. My friend just completed a Crown Financial program (its a Christian program on budgeting). Maybe it would help you?
Good luck, and God bless.
Beautiful analogy. I've gone through the season you've described. I could go through it again. But I know this--God is faithful.
I've taken the Crown Finance class. Very helpful and practical information based on Biblical principals. I 2nd Chatty Kelly's recommendation for that course. God is good and HIS children are taken care of by HIM. Keep praising HIM and seeking HIM where HE leads. This is only for a season.
Engrafted by His Grace--
I admire you for sharing your contractions with us. I remember how hard they are, how they hurt, how I just wanted them to end. I pray your contractions lead to a lovely birth--a new way to see and use that "root of evil" that threatens to ruin. You know- we all have our challenges. I have learned to view them as opportunities to move closer to God as I beg Him to rescue me!
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