A Powerful Verse

Isaiah 55:8

New International Version (NIV)

⁸ “For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,”
declares the Lord.

 

How often do we have an agenda, and the Lord steps in and changes our plans through the circumstances of life?

 

I love to be in control. I love to know what will happen, when.  I love to plan ahead.

 

Planning is good.  But we need to hold our plans gently in our hands.  Because sometimes "life happens".

 

We have some uncertainty right now about Kevin's job.  He works for the government as a civilian, and his job may well be affected by the government's budget crisis.  He will not LOSE his job, praise God. He MAY experience furloughs, which would mean he would not work every Friday, or every other Friday, with the associated decrease in pay.

 

The thought of a 10% or 20% pay cut is not a cheery one.  We are planning ahead by saving as much as possible right now and decreasing expenses in several areas.

 

Can we benefit from this uncertainty?  I think with the right, godly attitude, yes.  There are no guarantees in life. We are called to be wise and to plan ahead, but we also can't cling to money as security. God is our security. 

 

I'm doing well with not worrying about the financial issues, which is a great thing.  We've always lived below our income and have savings for just such a time as this.  A furlough is not what WE want, but if the Lord allows it, we can and will thrive.