Losses And Comforts

Wednesday, January 5th, was the last day at a job that I have loved showing up to do each day for 6 ½ years.

My boss came into my office late morning and regretfully gave me the news that my position had been eliminated and my copyright functions moved to the company’s LA office.

It was a sad day but not one that is unusual in the music business, I’m afraid. And I know that there are many other Americans going through the same thing that I am going through all around our country.

We don’t necessarily ask for chances to walk in faith. It’s uncomfortable. It’s frightening. And in this case it involves grieving the loss of work that I enjoyed in a great office that I loved and with co-workers that I love.

But the Lord is faithful. I know that He will provide because He said He would and He never forgets His promises. Ever.

I also have the assurance that I have a long history of seeing His provisions. Sometimes they are unexpected and sometimes it seems that I watch them moving towards me as a light approaching on a long, dark road.

Where will I go from here? I’m not sure, but I know that whatever it is, it will be His best for me. Walking with Him is not always the smooth path but is always the best one.

I love Susan’s question from The Chronicles of Narnia in regards to Aslan and whether he might be “quite safe?”…

"Safe?" said Mr. Beaver.” Who said anything about safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the King, I tell you." C.S. Lewis (The Chronicles of Narnia)

If I stop and look at the blessings in my life, I’m overwhelmed. They are absolutely abundant…. pressed down, shaken together and overflowing. From a supportive and loving husband to the care and concern of friends and all of the bounty around me I see countless reasons to be thankful.

Here I sit on my birthday morning looking out on a snowy Saturday – and it is well.

With love from Auntie J.