True meaning of TRUST

Pastor preached this morning about truly trusting the Lord. His sermon spoke so closely to my heart. I went through the struggle not too long ago where I realized how much I don't need "things." I found myself getting angry when a promised raise didn't happen or when that bonus that "was coming" never came. It was like God slapped me across the face and reminded me that I really didn't NEED the pay increase or the bonus. I had been putting my faith in money and not the Lord. Things were changing where I worked and a good time to leave presented itself. So my husband and I did something that on occasion we wonder what we were thinking, but for the most part... was the best decision we ever made. We sold our house in Texas and left for Colorado. My brother lived in Northern Colorado and we had visited several times. We liked the area so that is where we went. Oh... and we didn't have jobs lined up. We left on faith. It just felt like that is where we were supposed to be.

It has been hard. Don't let me fool you. We struggled and it still isn't easy. I am not making near what I was making in Dallas and my husband still hasn't found a job he is truly happy with. HOWEVER... what we have found is a renewed faith and a renewed sense of peace in our life. The kids are in a MUCH better school... the town we live in is small... tight knit and peaceful. We live in a small house that fits our NEEDS not our wants. I absolutely love it. It is a wonderful small craftsman in the historic part of town with a wonderful front porch and friendly neighbors. My job is finally meaningful. I no longer work many hours away from my family on projects that only put money in someone elses pocket. My work is life changing and eternally impactful.

Don't get me wrong. I still have typical wants. I would love to have TWO bathrooms :-) and a new washer and dryer. I don't have to have them, but they would be nice! I just am so much happier with only worrying about the things I need and to make it even better... the Lord provides for those!

Just consider some small change in your life. Something small can make such a big impact.