What I Have Been Learning

I mentioned in my last post about the church we have been attending. They have been such a blessing to us. One of the things I have enjoyed the most is getting to teach their kids choir. I have been a part of children's choirs for a long time and was really hoping we would be involved in a church that had them. It has been amazing to me how God has answered all of our "little" requests.
We have been studying the history of the Israelites in Sunday School and yesterday, we were comparing the similarities between the Israelites and Christians today. We began to talk about "God Experiences" and how we should be able to see God at work everyday. I couldn't help but think about how God has brought John and I to where we are today. If I wrote out all of the ways God has blessed us on this journey to cullinary school and since we have been here, I think it would take me all day. And yet, I find myself despairing because I can't find a job or am having trouble getting day to day things taken care of. I am just like the Israelites, who had their every need provided for them, but still grumbled and complained and ultimately rebelled against God time and time again. And, like the Israelites, my Lord continually chooses to bless me and show me just how much He cares for me. I certainly don't deserve His goodness, but I am so grateful He is faithful to me. I have been learning a lot about this lately. I have been reminded of several verses lately that have been an encouragement to me. One of them is Psalm 37: 23-24:

"The steps of a man are established by the Lord, and He delights in his way.
When he falls, he will not be hurled headlong, Because the Lord is the One who holds his hand."

How awesome is that! God has ordered my steps and even when I falter, He is the One who is holding my hand and helping me along. AND, He delights in doing this. I am so thankful for a God who loves to pick me up, dust me off and walk the road with me.