Ray of Hope

I’ve been praying for guidance, for help in my financial distress. I’ve been frozen with fear and trying to simply wait upon the Lord to show me what he wants me to do. Meanwhile, I’ve been doing what I can, and trying to be patient. My finances are still a fearsome mess, but I can actually see where, if I am patient, if I do not do something stupid, I might actually see a ray of hope by the end of next month.

My worry now is: how do I survive until the end of next month? I suppose the answer is that I survive the way I have been surviving all along: patiently and prayerfully. It is very hard for we humans to wait while it seems nothing is happening. It would be helpful to see some progress. Still, I suppose the lack of a backward slide is hope of some sort. It will have to do.

Mostly, I need to keep trying other avenues for the income I sorely need to bail me out of this mess. I honestly believe in that old saying, “God helps those who help themselves.” It doesn’t work if I plunge blindly forward. But if I ask him along the way to gently guide me on the path, then I can feel good about some of the steps I have taken. It doesn’t matter that they haven’t born fruit yet. The seeds are planted. That’s what counts. I can’t see the tree of success unless I plant those seeds first.

Dear Lord, please continue to guide me, and also, please fill me with your love and the patience I need to wait while you are preparing the way for me.