Monday’s Reflection
WHEN MY HUSBAND was 55, his job was eliminated. After raising a family and reaching middle age, we were finally able to enjoy some financial freedom and the joys of independence. I was even trying on the idea of a new career and exciting changes. Then my husband lost his job, and my dreams and plans no longer seemed possible.
I was plunged into anger and despair. Why did this have to happen now? Why, just as I was looking forward to working less do I have to work more at a stressful job that does not match my dreams? . . .
Then God’s words came into my life: “I know the plans I have for you . . . to give you a future with hope.” As I meet each day and its challenges and as I travel through shock, anger, loss, and fear of the unknown, it helps me to remind myself that whatever happens, God’s future for me is one filled with hope.
- Prayers for Hard Times
From page 24 of Prayers for Hard Times: Words of Faith in a Financial Crisis. Copyright © 2008 by Upper Room Ministries. All rights reserved. Used by permission. (This devotion originally appeared in The Upper Room daily devotional guide, copyright © 2004 by The Upper Room.) http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/. Learn more about or purchase this book.
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