Keeping in the word...

Have had a rough couple of days, but God has sustained us. Has any one ever been through a time in there life where nothing seems to go right or things just constantly mess up and you don't know what to do but feel like you just want to scream. Well, I think that is where Keith and I are right now. In the the last year and a half, Keith has lost his job not once but twice, and the things that have messed up are our air/heating unit and it had to be replaced, our dishwasher had to be fixed, our Refrig went out so we had to replace it completely, we had to replace our washer and dryer because we got them worked on at least ten times just last year, and my van has messed up twice. Its been quite a battle for sure. I think that is not the whol entire list but it gives you the idea. My parents have been stricken down with sickness, but they have leanred through it all as well as I. In this last year and a half I have seen my self in the word more than ever before. With all of the struggles we have faced I needed to be.

I have seen changes in me and also in Keith that I dont think would have happened unless we went through all of it. Of course I know the battle is not over for sure. Still trying our best to walk through it and be victorius. You ask are you going to get through it. Oh ya becasue I think i am just to stubborn to give up. I am so thankful for our church family who has helped us walk through it all.

Now, I have been in the word a lot and having a lot of with God and its been neat. These scriptures were sent to me by a very specail freind whom I have been talking to about everything and they touched me so very much. I have read them every day since she sent them to me to remind me that God is with me and he will not forsake me, although it might feel like it in the middle of the battle. I have felt it many times. I feel like when I get trhough on thing another one starts. I just try to keep the faith and keep going knowing that God will have a victory on the other side for me. Read this scriptures and I hope they minister to you.

I waited patiently for the Lord to help me,.
and He turned to me and heard my cry.
2)He lifted me out of the pit of despair,
out of the mud and the mire.
He set my feet on solid ground
and steadied me as I walked along.
3) He has given me a new song to sing,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see what he has done and be astounded.
They will put their trust in the Lord!

I have learned that I need to wait on him, fast, pray and just do my best becasue I know I am not perfect. Not to react to situations but deal with each one as they come. Trust in him to help you through it and not to depend on the emotions, but his love and peace to get you through it all. Trust me I have been trhough every type of emotion there is lately. Fear that my parents would no tbe here long, frustration with thiings messing up, anxiety with bills not being paid, sadness that my parents have to deal with what they are and also other family issues, hopelessness, and you name it. Although I look at it I have experinced some joy and happiness cherishing the moments that I have had with my parents and seeing who they really are and who they can be. A lot of grow up conversations that a lot of sons and daughters dont have with there parents. It has certainly been a blessing because I have seen sides of my parents I have never seen before.

I constantly remind myself that God has a plan and he will bring it to completion. I just have to wait for him to do all the work and not give up in the middle of it. He has really sustained us in so many ways and blessed us. So whatever you migh tbe going through just dont give up. He has a plan and knows your every need. Give it all to him. I am learning that a lot. Just tell him and he will take care of the rest. All he wants is just for us to talk to him and tell him everything. He knows it all anyways so we might as well tell him anyways.

I must go for now. God Bless kelly