The last two
posts of this blog have dealt with those who question God's goodness and why He
allows so much grief and suffering. There
was a time when I thought God had abandoned me.
It was a tough period of life when I had gone for over a year trying
desperately to get a decent job, one that would provide for my family. Although I never accepted government
handouts, we were grateful for family and friends who cared and provided
groceries. During the month of August,
1985 I was selling life insurance and was not doing well at it. I remember going to the office late one night
where I spent an hour on the floor pleading with God to help me make enough
sales to pay the bills. I don't remember
how the bills were paid, but I didn't make many sales. I was devastated. I believed God had turned His back and no
longer cared for me. I got a job at
McDonald's, flipping burgers - minimum wage.
Although God
has not revealed to me why He allowed me to go through those dark days, I know
that I would not be where I am today if God had not put me through His
mill. I only wish I had more faith then,
but in His goodness, God wrapped His loving arms around me and carried me
forward.
For those
who are in similar circumstances, I can truly say, I know what you are going
through, for I have been there. Please
allow God to be God. Don't doubt Him
like I did. There is light at the other
end of the tunnel. God has not abandoned
you. Keep trusting Him.
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