There was a fire in our building and thank God my store was spared. Last night, people have been calling and texting me about the fire. So my mind went into auto mode and think. First, I cannot panic but I was scared. I have bills and people to pay. Second, I cannot lose anything right now. Last, I really cannot lose anything right now.
I calmed myself by staying put and telling myself I have to be early because I will open the store. But people are still calling me and it was 3 am. I prayed. God knows everything about me and the people like me. We run a cut-throat business, which was honest and hard working. Also, he knows about the people relying on our business- employees and suppliers. So like any other thing I do, I also told Him that whatever happens I have faith in Him that he will carry me through.
The thing I learned here was God gave me peace. Faith does not keep bad things from happening but it carries you through the bad times.