Day 6 - Don't Let Satan Steal Your Joy

I must be "the glass is half empty" kind of gal because I tend to see the negative in most situations.

My husband was offered the position of GM for a local business. He'll finally be home evenings. But instead of being elated and excited, I'm already depressed that we will still struggle to make ends meet. Yes, he will receive more money overall, but the commission money won't start rolling in until December at the earliest. My husband says we will be in the same financial situation until that time.

I was up late last night with worry about that aspect of things instead of being uber excited that my husband will now be a "family man." I laid awake off and on throughout the night with my stomach in knots and my head spinning in fear of our financial status. And I was agitated and upset this morning as my husband rose from bed and kissed me good-bye as I left for work.

Now I'm at work, sitting in my quiet office, writing my words...and it strikes me that Satan has stolen the joy of my husband's new job. What a thief! And I allowed him to do so.

Instead of being on my knees in humble thankfulness and gratitude and a spirit of "God can work out the rest of the kinks," I was immediately thrown for a loop and worrying.

When will I learn to give it all to God and to quit worrying, worrying, worrying? Why is it that I can't say, "The glass is half full!" or "Praise and Hallelujah to my King, who is rescuing us from financial calamity and familial stress!"

Forgive me, God. Teach me to be positive and encouraging towards my husband, and thankful and at peace with your guidance...

Your word says in Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you...plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."