What we Need

Things were finally looking up and going well at work again after a long six months of instability and messiness at the organization, caused by financial struggles and almost all the staff quitting amid sexual assault charges against the director, along with several other issues.  Since March, we had a full team again and several fundraisers and events were planned for the year.  We finally had a great, dedicated team of employees who could focus on the organization's mission.  But then a few weeks ago, it all changed, again.  Besides the director and a security employee, I was left alone once again as the only employee.  I asked, “Lord, why is this happening?  I don’t want to go through this again.”  Sitting in prayer a few days ago, I realized I have been clinging too tightly onto something that can change in an instant.  Instead of trying to hold onto a job and people I enjoyed working with, I need to hold onto God, who never changes and always provides.

Do you ever find yourself clinging onto earthly and temporary things?  Why do we do this?  Maybe we don’t trust God as much as we should.  Maybe we think what we have is better than anything else God is going to give us later.  Maybe we are scared of change.  As I’ve come to the conclusion that it might be time to start searching and applying for new jobs, I ‘ve been reminded of what really matters.  At the end of the day, it is just a job.  The change and questions about what is to come are small in comparison to God and His providence.  My job and coworkers may change but God never does.  His love, protection, and goodness remain the same no matter what else is happening.

We are not promised the absence of losses, changes, or difficulties.  But God does promise to walk with us always, provide for us, and give us all that we need.

​When we experience change, loss, or disappointment, may we pray:

Lord, I know you are never surprised.  You hold this moment, hour, day, and my whole life in your hands.  You know what I need and when I need it.  Help me to trust in your promises always.  You are so good and you never fail to provide.  It is you alone who can satisfy and give the fullness of life.  Amen.