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“But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.” Ps. 33:18-19
These verses struck me this morning as I sat down to spend a little time praying and reading my Bible. I’ve thought a bit about the economic crisis that’s plaguing our country and the world. I hear about home foreclosures and people losing their jobs. These are frightening times for many.
I recall praying a great deal during those sorts of times in our lives: a couple of bouts of unemployment that my husband has gone through – once when he was the sole provider and I stayed home with our young children. One round of unemployment lasted nearly a year, but I had a job at the time (albeit with a small salary); And then there was a hellish job experience (during the same time frame as the year-long unemployment) over the course of nearly three years where many days I felt I’d rather die (literally, some days) than have to go in to work; and then a few years later when I learned I had breast cancer.
Our lives are not unique. There is trouble on every side in our world – both for believers and unbelievers. The difference, I believe, in the quality of the journey and the ultimate destination is in Whom we place our hope during difficult times. Do I fret about things I can’t control, or go to the One who has all power to change the situation – or change me (for the better) – in the process?
There’s no doubt about it; adversity changes us forever. But how -- by making us hopeless, or by drawing us closer to the One who can sustain us? Are His eyes on me to deliver me from death and keep me alive in famine? The choice is up to me.
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