Hope In The Deliverer

For in Thee, O Lord, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord, my God.  -Psalm 38:15

There were several things/situations this week that I totally had to hope in God for.  Also, there was something awesome that happened this week of which had been great concern to me for a year now.  And, as He is so faithful to do, He delivered!  It is good to trust in Jesus.

This past week, my only daughter--only child--went to the beautiful country of Cozumel, Mexico to vacation with her daddy and family, along with another family (who I don't know).  She had to get Passport and she flew to another land. 

Although I was excited for her to have this opportunity, I was some worried on a whole lot of levels over this too!  But I decided that this would be perfect opportunity to put my faith and trust in the One who gave her to me, and so, with the enlistment of a few friends to help me pray, I took the journey of hope and faith this past week.  There were a few days I didn't believe I was doing so well, but hopefully I didn't allow it to show TOO much. 

She came back happy, tan, and telling me of her adventures...along with the reminder...She will go back at the next opportunity.  :) She absolutely LOVED it. 

The other thing that has been on my mind for quite some time has been my finance.  I lost a job that I had held for nearly 10 years last year and, with the Lord's gracious help, I landed another 3 months after being told of my layoff.  God was good.  But, with the new job, I took a significant pay cut.  The commute was longer too.  Meaning more gasoline burning, more dollars spending.  The job has great opportunity and potential though, so I felt it was worth it!  But, I still had the finance issue.

Well, this week God graciously blessed me.  And now I wonder why I ever worried. God is so good! 

Then, 2 days later, my daughter was blessed at her job.  God is good! 

When we give our worries, and I'm so apt to have them, but, when we give them to the Lord, He will take good care to lay them to rest.  We can safely dwell in His arms of refuge and find peace that is past our understanding.  He is able--and will work as long as we allow Him--to keep our hearts and minds.  He is a loving God. 

Months or even years may go by without an answer, or at least not the one you hope for, but trust Him anyway.  He is listening.  And, He WILL deliver! Oh, yes, somehow He will deliver.