One of the sacrifices of this job, besides my ego, was that I made barely enough money to cover the bills. Most days, I did not know how I would pay the bills; this was one of those days....
While most generally read with a focus on peace, this time my thoughts kept coming back to “dwelling places, (homes)” that He is making ready for me, taking me to Himself, that where He is, I may also be, and doing the works He does. Our Father, in His great heart of compassion, is absolutely unwilling to do without us!
...one of his nieces gave a book to his wife called "Heaven is for Real". It's a true story about a young boy that dies in surgery, visits heaven, sees God, plays with Jesus, and then comes back to life. Before the wife could open the book, he said, "I'm reading it first!!"
She joyfully responded, "Oh Honey, EVERYTHING I have is from Jesus." She gave me a bible and said, "Start in John, and we can talk more about Jesus the next time we get together."
When you're in a time of waiting, these verses help:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. - Proverbs 3:5-6
Be still and know that I am God - Psalm 46:10