Waiting on God

My husband hurt his back at work on August 15th.  He's been in a lot of pain.  This has been hard for me to watch.  Also, it's hard for him to be taking care of.  On August 22nd his boss filed the workman's comp paperwork and the next day the company's HR department called to inform my husband that he was suspended and would know Monday if he had a job. We are still waiting to hear.  Maybe tomorrow was the answer we got today.

I haven't gone grocery shopping this week.  Yesterday I bought flour tortillas and lettuce and a gallon of milk.  I made chicken tacos from leftover chicken for dinner.  We went to a community dinner tonight and they served a big portion of grilled chicken salad, roll and watermelon chunks.  I was impressed by the large portions.

Last week may not be paid time off.  If this is the case we will not have enough money for rent on the first.  We have $100 in the bank right now.  It's been a rough year and so here we are...no savings...no cushion to fall back on....just $100.  Oh, and God.

Knowing God makes all the difference.  Being a child of God and a friend of God changes the way we view our circumstances.  He is our provider.  He is a way maker when it seems there can be no way. I can't wait to see what He has in store for us!

Psalm 23

The Message (MSG)

A David Psalm

23 1-3 God, my shepherd!
    I don’t need a thing.
You have bedded me down in lush meadows,
    you find me quiet pools to drink from.
True to your word,
    you let me catch my breath
    and send me in the right direction.

4 Even when the way goes through
    Death Valley,
I’m not afraid
    when you walk at my side.
Your trusty shepherd’s crook
    makes me feel secure.

5 You serve me a six-course dinner
    right in front of my enemies.
You revive my drooping head;
    my cup brims with blessing.

6 Your beauty and love chase after me
    every day of my life.
I’m back home in the house of God
    for the rest of my life.