Provision. What does this look like to you? Is it riches? Is it favor? Is it the nicest house on the block or simply being able to provide fully for your family? Is it fancy cars or living within your means? Is it nice meals at five star restaurants or serving at a food kitchen?
Provision is different for everyone. For some it seems far off today. With inflation in our US economy only rising, it is easy to get discouraged. Gas prices have skyrocketed, there are shortages at the stores but still higher prices, cost of living has gone up but no one is making any more money. I went to the grocery store yesterday to restock on snacks and drinks for my kids for the weekend and what would have been $50 before cost $110. It is discouraging and everyone is feeling it.
But, what if we switched our thinking? Instead of complaining, what if we were thankful? We have a roof over our head. It may have places that need to be patched and stay messy most of the time, but it is a home. We have good health where some are battling chronic illnesses or were told they only have 6 weeks to live. We can drive to take our kids to the pool or water park this summer. Gas may be outrageous, but at least we have the transportation to get there. Provision may seem harder to come by these days but there is something else that can be our portion when we feel down. Our Savior. He is our portion and our provision.
Feel empty? Call on Him. Feel sad? Look to Him. Feel defeated? Turn to Him. Feel worn down? Lean on Him. He is the ultimate provider. It may seem tough today, and it is. It is hard. A rough day seems to be the norm. But a new day is coming and if we have Him, it is already brighter and better. For there Is no struggle that can stop our hallelujahs when we have Him.
The Monarch Mama 