Our firm stands on the core values of Faith, Excellence, Relationships, Service and Trustworthiness. So, it is consistent with who we have been that I write this article. One of the realities of the work that we do is that we are affected greatly by the happenings of the world. I write this article mindful of the emotional impact of the major declaration of the United States by the election of Donald Trump as the next president.
I am an unabashed Kamala Harris supporter, and I was tremendously disheartened with the results of the election. It was a painful reckoning with which I am accepting. It is with this heart that I realize that I must lean on my faith and my community to know that we are able to not only survive this storm but thrive. I have been clinging to the following Scriptures and pray that they are a blessing to you as well.
- Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
I know that I have no idea what to do but I know that if indeed we follow the Lord’s direction we will be just fine. We cannot rely on our perception and knowledge base because we don’t know what we don’t know.
- Romans 8:28 (NKJV)
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
It is the absolution of this Scripture that has always arrested my thinking. It is only an absolution for those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose. While I am often challenged by things that happen, I find comfort in the revelation that it will be turned around for my good as I love God and am called according to His purpose. I don’t have the capacity to see it or understand it from the beginning but will again trust in Him.
- John 14:27
Peace, I leave with you, my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
We should not allow this evolution to steal our joy or our peace. As we walk through this journey, we know that there will be trials and tribulations, but we should also know that this is consistent with the promise that He will not leave us or forsake us. Yet, we should walk through this chapter claiming the peace that passes all understanding. Our peace is not based upon the circumstances or the situations. Our peace is based upon the fact that we know that God is and always will be in control. We can trust in that consistency.
Again, we stand on faith. Even though we are disappointed, we know that God is still in control. I invite you to join our Facebook live prayer call every Wednesday at 9 a.m. as well as put a prayer request on our website www.yourestateplanningattorney.com
