Good or Bad

One of my loopy friends asked a question on her blog ( http://emilys5blessings.blogspot.com/ ) - Should blogs show only the "good"? It is an interesting question. Looking back, last year was rough. We sent Ben to Iraq, my job became unbearable, Arthur lost his job, which then caused financial stress, Sierra moved out under less than ideal circumstances, I was really sick for a bit with my stomach infection, and most of you have seen my occasional meloncholy over my children growing up and leaving the nest. I think we would have been off the charts on one of those "stress" tests! Yet, I don't see this as a "bad" year. We have grown in faith and trust through everything, good and bad. Sharing some of our concerns allows our friends and family to pray for us through these times and is also a record of God's provision for us. He will meet all our needs, even when we don't know what they are. He is in control of everything: nothing is too small (or Big). So when things don't seem to be going the way I think they should, I can look back and be reminded of God's hand in our lives.



"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. " Jeremiah 29:11