Faith Without Guarantees
Recently, during our sister reunion with my niece and her family, some things from my past came out that I wasn't expecting. I'm honest with God, and I'm honest with others. I don't believe that trusting God means we will always have everything we need or be protected from every hardship in this life. I saw what my momma went through. In the end, she had food and shelter, but she lost much of her dignity and safety. There were even times she was without shoes or clothing because other residents took them. She lived in her own little world, and in a strange way, I thank God that she didn't fully understand the reality of the life she was living. We did the best we could for her with the resources God gave us. Momma was a devout Christian who read her Bible daily and treated people with kindness and love. I don't believe her suffering meant God didn't love her. But I also can't pretend that faith guarantees I will be cared for differently as I grow o...