11.7.23 - The peace of God
Good morning ,
This year has been a year of all things unexpected.
At the beginning of the year my husband, ended his contract with one of the top insurance companies in the nation. I was shocked but in all honesty a bit relieved. You see I believe God has greater things in store for my husband but comfort usually gets the best of us. Although I felt relief, I started being over concerned with our finances and feeling like we were about to lose everything. Isn't it crazy how we can know that something wasn't necessarily a bad thing but still freak out? I had to pull it together, and fast.
I started to remember all the times I was a single mom and God always provided. I stopped worrying about the finances and gave it to God, continued to tithe faithfully and somehow he has continued to provide and bless us.
About half way through the year I lost my contract with the same company. It was finally over and a new chapter was beginning. I won't get into the details but this company was how my husband and I met. He was an advisor in Louisville, Ky and I worked for an advisor in St Louis, MO. We did long distance for 3 years and then I moved. In 2020, we partnered together and business exploded. When he left at the beginning of the year I knew it was only a matter of time before I was gone too. We just kept my contract open for any outstanding business but it was short lived.
Many people think when "bad" things happen it's the devil. But that's not always the case. I knew it was God issuing a state of separation. Our season there was over and a new season was starting.
There have been a ton of other unexpected surprises this year, some good and some very stressful.
Through it all this year has brought my husband and I closer. More importantly, I am closer to God than I have ever been and I have peace.
Ya'll I have had so much peace. I can't explain it but it's God.
I still struggle with fear and anger. I still struggle with anxiety and stress. However, I feel at peace. I know God is with me. I know that trouble will come but I won't have to face it alone. I know that I have the Holy Spirit to guide me. Those things give me peace.
I don't know what 2023 has looked like for you, but it's been a year for us. Between the kids, business, finances, the house. You name it and there has been some adversity. But God is with us. He has provided and given us wisdom to move forward. I'm grateful for the peace he has given me.
If you are struggling with finding peace, try reading a devotional about peace in the Bible app. Read about what the word of God says about the peace of God. It's like no other.
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Love,
Danielle
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