You know, lately things have been very difficult. Not just for me and my family, but for almost everyone I know.

Sure the economic state makes it tough to get by day to day. But surely we must get hold of the fact that our economics are just a small part of our everyday lives. So much more is happening around us.

I notice for many people there is a lot going on their camel’s back and they are showing the signs of exhaustion. Believe me, I recognize it becasue I’m there too.

For a while now I have been almost overwhelmed by the lack of customers and work for almost 2 months straight. I have always tried to keep a month or two’s expenses saved up for a rainy day but that does not cover a rainy quarter!

A long time ago God proved himself to me all he needed to for me to understand that he is in total control and is more than capable of turning the circumstances of my life on a dime. I am very thankful becuase it was those hard times and difficult training that have given me the faith, strength and persevereance to stand strong and wait on the Lord through a time such as this that demands more than ever.

No, I’ve not made a 180 turn in circumstances but they have turned. I believe they will completely turn around.  Not just for me, but for everyone who shares this with me.

I just want to encourage all my readers & friends to stand up and be strong. Praise God for all those times he has seen you through. He does not change but your life goes to new levels, higher than before and more demanding than before. It is the strength we build now that will allow us to rech further next time to become better than we were. To grow in our spirit and to better reflect the image of God in us. That is a good thing!

I know many are fighting the battle of their lives at this very moment. Just hang on. Know that God is God and has YOUR best interest at heart and will cover you with his protection through all this if you just trust him.

Know that God loves you very intimately and cares for every concern in your heart. Know that I love you too and I pray for all my friends regularly. Please contact me if you need me or want me to pray for a specific need in your life.

Blessings,

John

Posted under FROM THE HEART