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rhunel — Devourers' Dinner
Published: 2016-08-04 19:35:59 +0000 UTC; Views: 293; Favourites: 17; Downloads: 0
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Happily allowed to do their consumptive work, these critters are waste personified. Although it's far from enjoyable to see one's financial means/savings hollowed out like the proverbial ears of corn before a swarm of locusts, it seems that a serious reminder sometimes needs to be delivered in a lighter way, even with a touch of beauty and humor.This fractal is a reminder that God is our ultimate provider, and when we trust in Him, He will safeguard and provide for us even in the midst of famine. There are many fine examples given in the Bible, from Isaac's flocks multiplying, to Joseph in Egypt being able to save his family, to the widow's olive oil in 2 Kings 4, the raven that fed Elijah, and the widow who shared her last food with him and was fed for a year at 1 Kings 17:7-8. Most of all, Jesus tells us repeatedly not to worry, for our Heavenly Father feeds even the sparrows and are we not worth much more than they, not to chase after what we shall eat and what we shall wear as those without faith do, but to seek first the kingdom of God, who knows our needs and will give us what we need and more. For the Lord is our Shepherd, we shall not be in want. He always finds ways to provide for those who are faithful, even if we do see short-term hardship (that we may learn compassion), He always brings us through it, and allows us to bless others in turn.
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I'm a bit confused by this image to be honest because I don't understand how the elements coincide with the message of God the ultimate provider.
I have to admit as someone who has been struggling for a long time, almost a decade, with finances and relationships ... I'm at a point where I don't know if God really is providing for my needs. If my needs are to eat, sleep, and pray, well than that's that and sure I accept it, but it isn't satisfactory when compared to what has been going on to me and my family. I don't blame him and I do blame myself a bit, but I really feel hopeless at this point that any of my situations will change. The small amount of hope has gone to God, but I feel empty right now.
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Believe me, I Feel the same way often. I try to remind myself that He is building, in this period in which I am just making ends meet, and the seed that He has planted, and is watering, that is growing, will become bread for me, and to share, in due time. In my life, I work part time as a cashier, in order that I may actually have time and energy to do the art and writing that I have been given the gifts to do, and the sense of calling to do, which I could not while I worked full time. So I struggle on part time pay, I have just enough money to buy supplies, not as fast as I would like, if I skip almost every fun thing that other people around me take for granted. I have sold Nothing but one print for $12 since I began doing fractals this past Thanksgiving weekend, and I've spent well over $700 (for which I thank Him that I've been able to, mind you) on supplies. I struggle against resenting and being envious of those who do not work so hard to work for God. I do not care about the possessions, they can be obstacles and disctractions, but I would like to get out to do more than just errands watching my 👍: 0 ⏩: 1
I understand. Personally my financial situation is due to someone else's choices behind my back which I became aware of until a couple months back and now it hurts me because I can't find work to help them and me since we're family. Along with school work and another personal relationship that is extremely difficult and so easy to just give up ... I cannot because I know the Lord has assigned me to do it for His will as I have prayed for his strength to endure see what he wants about this and other situations to discover that it is likely what he wants. Plus my heart loves this person to bits. I can see we are both people of the Lord, whom by his Son, our savior, we suffer, but I've learned that out of suffering comes revelation and joy. After all, we cry with praise over God's pouring of suffering and wrath on his own body, practically committing suicide for all life to be free of sin so that one day he will return and create a new age on the Earth. Out of my years of depression and pain, my wisdom grew to realize who is for me, against me, or confused about me, but regardless I humbly love. Yes, it can be painful and tiring and my body will show these beatings ... sadly I have also done the beatings upon myself too. I pray in the Saturday of my life, He will bring me the Sunday where my soul will feel the resurrection in these dead areas of my life until another Friday and Saturday come again before I finally rest. I look forward to his blood touching those dead lands where now I dwell thanks to the choices I've made and others, but at least I've found some life in it, sign he is growing everything and even if I cry for years ... it will be Sunday again.
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God bless you. Your writing is very eloquent, mental health issues deeply affect my life and those I love. I thank you for touching me and others with your faith, courage, love and strength.
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Late reply, but thank you for your time and care too.
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Thank you very much for the prize! My internet yard sparkles!
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