Isaiah 40:31 “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint.”

Here I am today with complete contentment and peace.  Some people seem to think it is “a simple peacefulness”, like I am naive to what my situation is.  But I am so not naive, or in denial, or even ignoring the facts.  I am completely aware that my husband has not brought home an actual paycheck in 5 months, that the real estate market is dropping like a free falling elevator, and that we could be sent packing from our home at any time.  My peace does not come from denial of my situation, but from the fact that I know my God is in control of all these things and that He will work them out for my good and the good of my family.

I have been told by many that “God helps those who help themselves,” and that I should be doing all that I can to get out of the situation we are in.  That would include getting some kind of work, leaving my kids home alone, (they are eleven and thirteen), and putting my children back in traditional school instead of teaching them in the Lord at home.  But I say that doing all I can to help our situation is “waiting on the Lord and finding new strength…”  Obeying the Lord in my calling is much more difficult than running out to find any work out there.  Although, I am not against working.  I believe that it is actually Biblical for a wife to work, as long as she is home to take care of her children and husband.  Proverbs 31 is a perfect example of that.  But, if I was to abandon my responsibilities at home in order to make money, the Lord would not be with the plan…I would be on my own, and I am not willing to do that.

So, here I am.  I am doing what I can.  I am studying for my GED, I am getting certified in Quickbooks to take some bookkeeping assignments from home, I am still homeschooling, and I am available to my husband to support him when he needs me.  That is where my “silly peacefulness” comes from.  It is God given peace that comes from knowing that I am obeying His will for my life.  It is not silly, in fact it is somewhat unconscious.  I can not help but be content knowing He is in control.

If you would like to experience this kind of “silly peacefulness”, there are a few things you need to do.

  1. Go to http://www.ccmodesto.com/knowing_god  and give control to God.
  2. Start reading the Bible daily so you can become more aware of what God’s plan is for your life.
  3. Find a Bible teaching church to attend and get involved.  The encouragement of other Christians is important for our strength.

God bless you today.