Isaiah 41

I always have a hard time reading from the old testament. The readings are just too abstract for me to base my own reality on. So this is my attempt at making sense of this reading.

The Israelites are told that they only need to trust in their God and all will be taken care of. They are not supposed to be afraid and not supposed to take care of the needy. Trust in God and he will deliver.

Isn't that what we all are supposed to believe? Isn't that why we are Christians?

There are times however when it is not so easy to only trust that God will provide. Times when we want to take over and take are of ourselves.

I find myself struggling now with completing putting all my trust in God. With my oldest daughter in the hospital with blood clots in her lungs I find myself asking why? Why did this happen? Why does she have to go through this? I by no means blame God, I know better than that. But I do wonder why some people have to suffer.

Please keep LeeAnna in your prayers, she is in real need right now of all she can get.