God and Barns

"Honor the LORD from your wealth And from the first of all your produce; So your barns will be filled with plenty And your vats will overflow with new wine."

- Proverbs 3:9-10 (AMSB)

I recently made the decision to redefine my professional identity from an auditor to a writer of God, higher consciousness, and communication.  Although I am blessed with resources they will eventually run out and writing is in many cases, is not profitable, especially when beginning down the path as a writer. The week I submitted a prayer to God on resources, I was offered a temporary position as an auditor.  My challenge in the past is that my full-time position as an auditor made it difficult to immerse myself in reading, thinking, networking, and writing about God and spirituality.

While I was contemplating my initial response to the job offer, I visited my primary care doctor's office and noticed two framed jigsaw puzzles depicting churches and barns.  In conversation with my doctor, I learned the artist of the painting was a Christian who often hid crosses in his art.   This prompted me to search for Bible verses on barns.   I discovered barns are a symbol of God's Kingdom and it represents both an abundance of spiritual and physical gifts when we follow the Word of God.   My doctor said a trip to Singapore to visit his wife's family was posing a strain on his family's finances.  My response to him was if we are following God's will and Word, then we should have faith God will provide what we need.  I realized afterwards that God was speaking to me through my doctor.   God was offering me the better of two worlds and although I was reluctant that I would lose focus, he was making it possible for other opportunities such as traveling to see family.  

Often in this world we are asked to trust God that he will provide especially when we are facing financial or health difficulties, but I have learned to ask and God will answer.   He answers when we believe "like children" in anticipation and expectation with a joyful attitude and do our part with hard work.  I also know when he does not immediately answer, he is developing our faith and asking us to concentrate on the immediate while he works his "perfect timing."  In my life I have had many dreams and I can see now how God answered my prayers with grace and abundance even when I did not have faith in him.  He was teaching me about his love in times of trials in order to build my faith and to allow me to lead others through example.  

I am currently working on a challenging jigsaw puzzle of "A Room With a View."  I know when it is finished I will have a sense of accomplishment and a another vision of how God has placing the many pieces together to form my life and soul.