Day 22 – Our Daily Bread

It is a sad place to be – to be completely restless. We have much to be restless about. Food prices continue to climb, gas prices have snuck there way back up, and news seems to swell with fear. In this how can we ever see a God that provides? It is easy to see and understand why our hearts are so restless. I wonder at times if we ever do find peace and fulfillment in this life. I remember last year meeting a Lutheran pastor at an intensive counseling retreat in the mountains of Arizona. He was to be our pastor for the week. Pastor Art had this spirit around him, a quiet restful spirit that would suggest he was at peace and centered in his life. What you would never tell is that recently his wife of many years had passed away leaving a huge void in his life. Sitting next to him was Katie, his partner in ministry, and someone you had to meet. Katie was a German Shepherd mix with a huge heart and kindred spirit to Pastor Art. To think of someone who has found satisfaction in what God provides would be to see Pastor Art. I was admittedly jealous because of his calm peaceful presence. It is easy for me to be caught up in the stress and restlessness around me considering the many challenges that now face my family.