Finding help

How you ever had an experience on Facebook (or any social media, for that matter) that was eye-opening for you? That happened to me this week.

Lately, it seemed like I've really been struggling to trust in the Lord like I should be. Looking back, I had been letting difficult circumstances determine how much I was trusting God (or wasn't). Somewhere along the way, I guess I just chose not to trust Him like I ought to, even though I knew I should. My struggles in trusting The Lord were such that it really had me wondering if I was actually saved at all.

Anyway, to Facebook. On my wall, I will typically get verses posted that either someone has written out or have made into some kind of graphic. The other day, someone had posted a portion of Hebrews chapter 4; verse 13 standing out in particular for me: "And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to Him with whom we have to do."

When I read that verse, I had a sudden realization. It occurred to me that God sees me as I cannot see myself, He sees the sins I struggle with, He see what I've done and will do, and still, He loves me. The Lord loves me with an everlasting love, and has drawn me to Himself with His lovingkindness (Jeremiah 31:3).

It encouraged me in a way I haven't felt in a very long time. Lately, I've realized how much I've been failing to love the Lord and love others. I needed to be reminded that God is always faithful to love me.

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Today, I found out that my co-worker, Christina, is facing possible surgery for the issues she's had with her back. She told me that she has some bad disks and they've been affecting her sciatic nerve, which has been causing her considerable pain. She's going to be back at work on Monday. pray for her, as she considers her options for her dealing with her health issues. Also, pray that I would take the opportunity to share the gospel with her. I had started sharing some things about the gospel several months ago, when her uncle passed away.

Thankfully, we got another new packer today, out of the blue. His name is Alfredo, an older guy who came to us through a temp agency. He said he had to take the job because he had another higher-paying job fall through, as his car had been repossessed. It made me stop and think about how a lot of people are still struggling financially. I've gone through an extended period of unemployment, but I didn't have debts like this hanging over my head. i feel very blessed that I didn't make bad financial decisions that would've been disastrous.