I find security when life functions like an accountant’s organized ledgers. Keeping each column of faith, family, and finances balanced.
It was a leap of faith accepting a job offered to my husband, but one that would increase our family’s equity to help pay off our remaining liabilities. There was fear he was offered too much money, but we moved forward.
After employed for one year with this company, we left for our first vacation to celebrate my brother’s wedding. On vacation my Dad and husband were infected with Shigella and Tadd spent one day of vacation inside a hospital. Sometimes life tilts us temporarily only to recover quickly. Once healthy enough to travel we desired to return to our balanced, well planned out life.
Except everything changed.
Without warning my husband was let go from his place of employment and we were left wondering if we were going to lose everything. Life’s liabilities out weighed our assets and equity, leaving me horribly unbalanced.
I was not in control. I turned to God in panic not faith. It was during this time I found despite everything that was shaken, the foundation stood firm.
Living an unbalanced life is a thin place for me — a place where I could have easily given into deep despair, instead I experienced God’s power and love.
When the economy began to threaten the balance of our lives again; I was reminded of God’s faithfulness. God whispered to me once again, “He gives a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-discipline.1”
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This was written in response to a challenge by Mary DeMuth. Her newly published book Thin Places is about hope and healing. I have reviewed Thin Places by Mary DeMuth on Lori’s Book Reviews . I encourage all women to read Thin Places, but also I invite you to write about a thin place where you have experienced God’s presence.
Powerful message about His faithfulness, Lori. Thank you so much for sharing your 'Thin Place'.
BTW – I really like your new blog-design. You are so good at this.
Very powerful writing, Lori. Thank you! Also, I LOVE your new blog redesign. Fabulous job!
Beautifully written! May the Lord provide beautifully as He has done.
Thank you so much Mary that means a lot to me coming from you.
First of all, so glad I found your blog. I've got your book review blog in my reader and now I have this one too.
The last two years have been chock full of “thin places”. My 16 yr old son went to Heaven Jan. 12, 2008. For months, the thin places came every day. In the early months they seem to come every hour. Now they are fewer and further between and I thank God. My God is big enough to handle everything I've gone through. He's never left me or forsaken me. He loves me so much. In the beginning that's what I held on to, the fact that God loved me. That was enough and I am so grateful, because that's all my mind could comprehend.
This subject caught my eye because I've read DeMuth's, Daisy Chain & Slow Burn…….at your recommendation. I am ready for the third installment of the trilogy. I may buy Thin Places to tide me over until it comes out. Thank you for your book reviews. I refer to them when I am looking for something new to read.
Becky,
Thank you so much for commenting and stopping by. First off my heart brakes a thousand times for your loss (I currently have a 15 yr old son). I can imagine your thin places between earth and heaven and praise God our God is big enough. It is only with him that we can get through impossible times. I think you will enjoy Thin Places. It is Mary's story but it sure ministered to me.
Have a wonderful day.
Lori
Thank you so much Sharon!
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