“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil…” I Timothy 6:10
A young woman seemed to achieve the impossible.
She married very young and birthed a beautiful, baby boy. But, things did not go well and she divorced, becoming a single Mom. Shortly after, her son was diagnosed with cancer. The next 6 years were almost more than she could handle, but she, and her son, survived—even more, they began to thrive.
This young woman pulled herself up and made a decision to go to nursing school, during which time she remarried. She was newly married, caring for her sick son, and going to school—a marvelous feat, indeed.
After getting her degree, she began to apply what she had learned firsthand through caring for her son, and her schooling. She became an excellent nurse—one who really wanted to help her patients. It wasn’t just a job, but she served with compassion. Life was great! She was doing something that really mattered and she was being paid well for it—very well.
She bought things she could never have afforded before; she and her husband even built their own house, but there was something very important missing. Her life became all about her and what she had achieved on her own strength. She had forgotten to give God the credit. The world said, “You earned it, enjoy it!” And as a result, all she had obtained began to fall away and crumble before her eyes—even her health failed.
The seeds that were planted within her, by the Christians around her, had fallen upon thorns. The world choked out every good word she heard and every good deed she had seen. As it did she became resentful and angry. She abused her body with alcohol. She laughed much too much covering up the sadness, hurt, and sorrow she felt in her soul. She did, however, have glimpses of God’s love, but it didn’t last because she allowed the world to once again choke it out.
But, you know, God doesn’t give up trying. He is still calling her (and you) to follow Him. He is calling you to flee from the things of the world and follow after righteousness. He is calling you to bear fruit that emphasizes His love. He is calling you to have faith for the best is yet to come. He is calling you to have patience for where there is no way He will make a way. He is calling you to love as He has loved you.
All the hurts, sorrows, and struggles the world has put you through can be turned into peace, love, and joy when you turn your life over to God. Jesus died on the cross willingly—He gave up His life for you and freed you from all your sin—therefore, it is possible to start over, no matter your age or what you have done.
Now is the day of salvation and a better way. God wants to bless You, but first you must turn your face upon Him.
Dear Lord, help me make that all important move and fall into step with You. In Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN
I Timothy 6:10, 11 Matthew 13:22
“…those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31
(C) Rev. Betty A Beach-Connell, 2019
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