It's really quite simple....

Psalms 147:10-11 - He takes no pelasure in the strength of a horse or in human might. No, the Lord's delight is in those who fear him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love.

On Sunday night, I was praying with Caleb before bedtime and then just like every other night, I prayed for all of our kids - for health, protection, for all that they need. And I prayed, 'God please provide a job for Nathan. Please??' Nothing more - just that simple prayer. Because I've felt so discouraged recently for him.

The phone rang about noon on Monday. It was Nathan. We hadn't talked in a few days, and I knew that Ruthie had her first 'official' doctor's appointment that day. So when I heard his voice on the other end, I was certain that he was going to tell me something about the baby. I can always tell in the tone of his 'hey Mom' what his mood is like and this time was no different. He was excited!! He called to say that he had a job.

'But let me tell you the rest of the story, Mom! Last night I was praying and telling God that I had tried to do too much on my own and I was sorry for not looking to him for that guidance and direction that I needed. I asked him to please help me find a job. And this morning, a company that I had interviewed with called to offer me a position!'

He was so excited about it, and he called to share that with me. And then we praised God!! He did call me later to say that they had been to their doctor appointment, but couldn't hear the baby's heartbeat yet because it's too early. Rats!

The verse from Psalms is a good reminder of how much God loves us - not for anything that we do - in fact nothing we do can make him love us any more than he already does! Simple childlike faith and hope..... it really is quite simple, and yet we make it so difficult.

I hope and pray that you have an awesome day.