“Look at all the birds—do you think they worry about their existence? They don’t plant or reap or store up food, yet your heavenly Father provides them each with food. Aren’t you much more valuable to your Father than they?”
-Matthew 6:26a, TPT
Financial worry was a really close companion during the end of my first marriage.
Can anyone here relate?
I did not know what I was going to do to get my basic needs met. You see, my cheater had the best paying job that had kept our household afloat during a crummy economy.
So, her leaving left me financially vulnerable. It was some tough times. Worry was a real and present temptation.
That said, God took care of me.
He intervened and found me a job in a rather miraculous way. It did not pay a lot, but it covered my needs launching me into my career.
Plus, I thankfully had very supportive parents who were able to help me through the toughest stretch.
I do not know where you are at today in your journey. Maybe money isn’t a factor for you? Maybe it a BIG factor for you? I do not know.
What I do know is God is good as His word.
I trusted Him (and did some work, too), and He provided for me. He can do the same for you.
My former wife had total control of our finances. When she abandoned our family, I could not have even told you how much I earned. In addition, she had robbed all of the savings and ran the debt upwards of $75K. All of this caused anxiety, but nothing like the stress I felt trying to get my wife back, as I believed that was my main responsibility.
I eventually learned to let go of all the worry and I placed everything into God’s capable Hands. Against all odds, my divorce was done rather quickly. I took over responsibility for my finances. I started doing all my own shopping and cooking for myself and my children. With the help of my parents and others, I was able to pay for the divorce and I got on my feet financially. I was able to finance the house in my name and I can now cover all my bills with what I earn. The debt is steadily coming down. This is not my doing, but a blessing from Our Lord Above!