The good ~ the bad and the ugly

"Shall we indeed accept good from God and not accept adversity?"  Job 2:10

Gimme the good, I'll skip the bad please!  Sounds like I am ordering in a restaurant. 

Wouldn't that be easy?  Or would it?  What if...we never had money problems, employment issues, marital tension OR children with special needs?  Would life be perfect?  I think not!!

Why me?  Why not me?  Having life struggles help remind us that we are not in charge AT ALL.  Believe me, I have tried to control my life all by myself and it did not work AT ALL.  In our darkest, scariest times we realize that our peace does not come from within.  It comes from God.

My son is currently residing at a facility designed to teach life skills and a trade so that these special young people can have fulfilling and productive lives.  My son came home during Christmas break and I realized that I had put all of my eggs in one basket.  Just because my son completes this program does not mean that he is ready or even close to ready to face the real world of employment and relationships.  What was I thinking?  Ready for the "good" and done with the "bad".  Not so fast missy!

I have come to realize that I am afraid of the unknown.

I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand and say to you. 
 "Do not fear, I will help you."  Isaiah 41:13

It's okay with God for you to be scared to death.  He recognizes our fears and our insecurities.  I feel like the Spirit of God sometimes says to me, "You know, Kristi, I understand that you're not very happy about this.  I understand that you may be crying over this.  Cry, shake, whatever-but do My will, child.  Do My will.  I have victory for you."

I am afraid.  But, I trust you God and I know I am not alone.