The Faithful Wife

When facing transition, there's nothing better than having a spouse who is trusting God in spite of all the uncertainties.  I, Todd, wanted to sneak in a story about my wife (unbeknownst to her) who has been inspirational throughout our difficult spring and summer.  I wouldn't have blamed her for feeling nervous, or mad, or insecure, or afraid in light of my unemployment.  For both of us, it has been a time of trusting God--- or rather for me, I will admit that I have been in a cycle of worry-doubt-fear-confession-trust for several months.   Boo Todd!  Did God not raise Holden from lifelessness to life? God's truths of love and security and faithfulness never change, but I'm embarrassed to admit that I've struggled trusting God when job prospects seemed hopeless at times.  Emotions have run the gamut for both of us, but Bronwyn has been a bulwark of support and encouragement.

Just a few days ago after dinner, Bronwyn had just rejoiced in the truth of how God is faithful and able to do the seemingly impossible.  Moments later, I was in the kitchen out of her sight while she was in the living room changing a diaper.  Wanting to throw the diaper in a place where it could be disposed of properly at a later time, she threw it in the direction of the kitchen.  I had just turned with the trash can in hand and was about to wipe the counter when the diaper comes flying in, bouncing off the table and landing perfectly into my rotating trash can. One in a million chance. It was a perfect illustration for the timely truth God had just inspired us with.  God is able to do the impossible, and we can trust Him!  There are so many scriptures that teach us this truth that I don't even need to list them.  We all know them.  I just want to live it out better, not just KNOW it.

In closing, I want to shout out love and respect to my cousins who just lost their dad, having departed this planet for heaven.  They have been and continue to be excellent examples of trusting God in obedience when life is dark and gloomy.  Thanks for your example Blakes, Tillers and Yorks!

Gotta go.  Bronwyn's home now.  Thanks for listening.