Where There Is Faith
I was listening to a song on the way into work this morning. It was called “Where There is Faith” by 4HIM, a Christian music group. It is a great song. The song was speaking to me. It has been one of those years, a life changing year. It started when the company I worked for, Westsylvania Heritage Corporation changed the way they were doing business. I saw many of my good friends lose jobs as the company shifted its focus.
It was during that time of uncertainty that I needed to make a decision. I still had a job but I was presented the opportunity to create a new business that was to carry forth what we started at Westsylvania Heritage Corporation. That business is what you see today as Storytrax.com. I spent a lot of time in quiet reflection before my Lord. I prayed diligently for guidance and faith. God gave me the answers and the strengh my family, my closest friends and myself needed to start StoryTrax.
Then I was faced with more news that my wife and I were expecting our first child. I had little insurance and little income. To bring a child into this circumstance seemed irresponsible. Then I was reminded to have faith, and reminded of Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well”. Today I have a beautiful son.Both of these changes have drawn me into a closer relationship with my Lord Jesus Christ. I don’t know what I would have done without my faith. I don’t always do what is right, but I know I am forgiven and that I can start over. As I head into the Easter season, I pray you have the same peace and comfort in the face of change.
In closing I leave you with my favorite verses of the song “Where There is Faith”;
Where there is faith
There is a calling, keep walking
You're not alone in this world
Where there is faith
There is a peace like a child sleeping
Hope everlasting in He who is able to
Bear every Burden, to heal every hurt in my heart
It is a wonderful, powerful place
Where there is faith
There is a calling, keep walking
You're not alone in this world
Where there is faith
There is a peace like a child sleeping
Hope everlasting in He who is able to
Bear every Burden, to heal every hurt in my heart
It is a wonderful, powerful place
Where there is faith
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what a wonderful story
thanks for sharing that, those were sincere and intimate thoughts to share at large.
Amazing how bringing a baby into the world makes perspective so much clearer. And also amazing how your faith brings you thru it. Reminds me of that cliche : "if God brings you to it, he'll bring you through it"
Your story also reminded me of when i was pregnant with Eve. Al worked for a company who allegedly prided themselves on family values, then downsized him when I was 7months pregnant! I was devastated....but I too spent a good day or two on my knees (not that i could see them anyway, haha, lil PG joke there) and realized it woudl turn out for the best. In the end, Al went back to work for a fabulous company (YBC!) when Eve was 2months old...almost like 'paternity leave' and it was a godsend. We look back on that year with such joy and i barely remember the job loss deal!! You will have the same experience.
Your son could not be a sweeter looking angel, enjoy every day, it seems like it'll never end but it FLIES by!
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Thanks for sharing, Erin. Sounds like a watershed year - glad you hung in there and made some decisions. We never know if our decisions are "right," but we have to keep moving forward. Anne H.
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Thanks for your comments.
Clay hardens by immobility – men's minds by standing pat. Both lose the power to take new impressions. (Pinchot 1910: 138)