An Update

I have left this journal, this blog, untouched for some time and I will take some time to hopefully explain why I have.

As I have stated, this journal was established as a place for me to post how God is moving in my life and the lessons I have learned from Him.

One thing that is a misconception of Christians is that we never suffer from questioning or trials. This is far from the truth. If anything, we are bombarded. The difference is that we have Christ to help us.

There have been times these past couple of months that my faith has suffered. Being unemployed and trying to figure out where the money to pay the bills is going to come from, plus moving, plus trying to repay an overpayment, I have questioned.

What type of God are You to do this to me and why do I serve You?

It is then answered to me when I read Jeremiah 29: 11 (NIV), which states, very simply this:

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

How comforting! I know that, while He hasn't planned where I'm at in my life, He is going to take this lump of coal and make a diamond. Yes, it will take time and struggle. I will have more times where I may ask God why. And He will answer me the way He did when Job struggled and questioned, according to Job 38:2 - 4 (NIV):

2 Who is this that darkens my counsel with words without knowledge? 3 Brace yourself like a man; I will question you and you shall answer me. 4 Where were you when I laid the earth's foundation? Tell me if you understand.

I don't understand and I wasn't there. God expects us to question. The real question is are we ready for the answer?