Be still...

"Be still and know that I am God..." ~Psalm 46:10

Lord, in all the times of uncertainty or when I simply want to control everything around me, I hear your voice within me say, "Be still". Perhaps, that has been your message for me as I pray for my husband to be blessed. "Be still and know that I am God". You are in control. You are faithful. You have a plan for him and a plan for us. I know these things in my heart, but sometimes, my head overrules my heart and I lose sight of your grand design. You place us exactly where we are supposed to be at precisely the right time. As sure as you did when you brought us together nine years ago. Sure, each of us prayed that we would be blessed with a life partner, but with so many prayers and not a lot of answers, it seemed as though you could not hear us. And, then, one day, when I was ready and when he was ready, you brought us together. Maybe, just maybe, you do the same things with jobs and children and everything else in our lives. Not our timing, but yours.

God, help me to remember your grace, love and mercy. Help me to stay encouraged and continue encouraging my husband as he goes back into job search mode. Lord, I pray this will be the right time for him. He is strong. He is brilliant. He is ready.

In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Still praying, still hoping...

God, thank you for all the things you do for us. You are loving. You are faithful. Even when my eyes cannot see your plan or understand why things happen the way they do, I must trust that YOU are in control. Thank you for encouraging my heart and helping me to find hope in you.

Lord, help me to focus on you. Help me to continue encouraging my husband, even when I, myself, am uncertain. Give us strength to endure and courage to take leaps of faith when life presents a crossroads.

God, I pray for my husband. He is weeks away from completing his certification and I pray that he will be able to secure a job thereafter. The firm he spoke with a couple weeks ago seems like they are willing to work with him to find a good position. Lord, let this be the blessing we have been waiting and praying for.

Thank you for loving us. Continue to guide our paths. Keep us healthy and strong. Help us to grow closer to each other and closer to you... in times of good and bad...

In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

A glimmer of hope...

Last week, my husband had an interview with an accounting firm in hopes that they might be able to place him in an entry-level position. After a virtual interview, the firm advised him to finish up his accounting certification and then reach out when he is closer to completion so they can start looking for potential positions for him. Halleluyah! A glimmer of hope - and it is right on time!

God, thank you for this small, but promising glimmer. I pray my husband can continue to focus on the finish line of his certification and gain confidence to go into a finance role with this firm. While it may be temp or temp-to-hire at first, it will be worth it to see my husband feeling productive and happy again with the direction of his life. I pray you would instill confidence in the firm and help them to see the massive potential my husband has to represent them well.

I am thankful for all the ways you bless us. Thank you Lord - for all you're doing and all you will do. We will continue to look to you for direction and guidance as we try to maneuver this crazy journey.

Thank you for your love. Thank you for my husband. Thank you for this inkling that a blessing is right around the corner for him.

In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

A new month has arrived...

God, thank you for bringing forth a new month and the promise of a better tomorrow. February has arrived and I am hopeful that something good is on the horizon. I have been submitting resumes locally and across a few other states - and my husband has been submitting as well. Something has to break. Something has to happen. We are scared of what lies ahead, but are trying to keep our faith in you and your plan for our lives.

Lord, I pray for my husband. I pray for his state of mind, which has improved in recent weeks, but has taken a beating over the last few years. Help him to see how awesome he is and how much he is capable of. Help him to remember that he was created in your image and that, you do not make mistakes. He is the man he is for a reason. While ignorant people may view certain things about him as shortcomings, they are certainly not. He can do so much and can achieve so much, if only someone will take a chance on him. Doesn't anyone want to take a newby under their wing, train/educate/mold them and help them achieve the seemingly unachievable?

God, help us to find direction. Help us to see the right path for us. Give us the skills, knowledge, tools and support we need to break down barriers and move forward with the next chapter of our life together. We love you and thank you for all that you are going to do.

In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.