Hoping less not hopeless

It has now been one month since Michael has been out of work. I wish I can say it has flown by but it has moved at a snails pace making it feel like way more than a month. Don't get me wrong, we love having Michael at home we just wish it was under different circumstances so we could actually enjoy the time and not constantly be thinking about him finding a job. It is certainly weighing on us. At least we take turns and the days I'm feeling down, he's feeling up and vice versa. We balance each other well. The past two weeks it's been my turn to be discouraged while Michael is feeling pretty good.  I know God gives us the promise in His Word that He knows the plans He has for us, plans to prosper us and not to harm us, and plans to give us a hope and future (Jeremiah 29:11). I know that promise is for us during this time and that God wants nothing more than to bless us and bless us with an abundant life (John 10:10). But for the first time in a very long time if ever, I have a seed of doubt with that promise and find myself wondering if God will indeed provide a job for Michael that he will prosper in and find rewarding. My hope for our situation seems to be fading and I find myself having a little less hope than I normally do. Don't get me wrong, I'm not hopeless, just hoping less. I've been praying about this and asking for God to provide me with hope that comes daily if that be through scripture, my prayer time, talks with friends, a song on the radio, or however else God seems fitting to bring me hope. I can't say I've felt this yet but I did set up an area for me to meet with God because I know it's in Him that I will find this HOPE. Our weather in Arizona has been AMAZING with cool mornings and cool evenings which have made the outdoors the place to be. So here is my little nook that I love and it's here that I hope to gain a little hope and perspective as we wait on God to fulfill His promise.

I've got my outdoor rocking chair, my favorite fuzzy blanket, a foot rest, a side table where my water can sit, and a planting pot that is currently not holding any flowers where I can place some reading material.

I got this blanket at Goodwill and it happens to be my favorite. It is so fuzzy and comfy.

 This old milk jug comes in handy for holding my ice water, the phone, or whatever else I want nearby.

 I love this tree. It brings some color to the area.

 If you ever stop by, you are welcome to sit with me in my little nook. I'll pull up another chair and we can sit and chat.

 Reading material standing by.