I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.

Philippians 4:11

I am going back to this scripture today because God is requiring it of me.  I have been a homemaker for a year; I left a full-time job in February of 2017 because I was miserable! My health was beginning to take a nose dive due to my lack of taking good care of myself. My mental capacity was wearing thin and my nerves-well let’s describe them as frayed!  I was just a train wreck!

So, I quit and stayed home. I did some minor work for families, even trying a nanny position. But after nine months I had to give that up as well; again my nerves were causing issues and  a severe migraine landed me in the hospital for a brief stay. Once again, it was time for me to quit and stay home for a brief spell.

Now, three months later, and I am looking forward to beginning a new job! I have interviewed with a company and I am waiting to get all of the background items completed so I can go to work! I love being at home, don’t get me wrong, but I really love being able to add to the family budget and do fun things with my hubby- instead of pinching those pennies until they scream and beg for mercy! Hahaha

Plus, I love people! I love helping people and doing things to make them smile! This new job, while challenging at times and keeping me on my “toes”, it will also provide the window to speak with and help people. God has allowed me to be a person who feels so much compassion for others. When I am suffering with migraines and other health issues, it tends to bring me down and allow me to be down on life. What does that mean during those times?

Did I lose my faith during these periods? No! If anything, it has gotten much stronger! I have attended a weekly Bible study since September, I have put together a small devotional for the women in the group and by doing that I have begun blogging the weekday devotions with Susie Q. My faith grows deeper and stronger; and while Satan tries to sneak in and grab it away  I continue to tell him, “Get behind me, you have no place here!”

By doing these things, I have women who are commenting that they love my insight and wisdom (me?!) and that my prayers are so uplifting to them (again-me?!) However, God then nudges me and reminds me that I am His child so of course I have the ability to pray and share wisdom! God, you are so awesome! You continue to bring me to the exact place I need to be, doing exactly what You would have me do, and most important-when I am supposed to be doing it. You cannot rush what God plans for your life.

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for wisdom, mercy, love, and most of all-the blood shed to wash me clean as the snows that have fallen this winter! Amen

Sandra Sanders

Boundless Trust