My husband Paul retired from the military. A stressful time made worse by the fact he had not secured a job yet. I just transitioned from a full time job making pretty good money to a job allowing me to be at home with my kids after school.

But that meant a lot less money.

He finally got a job with a nice company. It meant he had to drive to Altamonte Springs on a daily basis. He was out of town often which was stressful for us after having him always with us.

One day while loading some boxes at his work he felt a pulling sensation and pain in his arm. He went to the doctor and after several tests they confirmed that he had torn two tendons completely from his shoulder and surgery would be necessary.

He had the surgery, but while recovering his company decided to relieve him. He had several months of healing and rehabilitation to go through and knowing that he had no job to go back to made that recovery hard.

Through the next few moths he recovered and looked for a job with no luck.

Then one day he said he wanted to start his own painting company. It was something he did with his father as a side job throughout his military career.

We prayed to God for guidance and were given full peace that this is something he should do. When the economy started to fall the company did too.

Once again we had no money but my very small check. We tithed all through the experience that we had.

Months later it has gotten so hard that they are coming to take back the truck, our phone is being turned off and we are very far behind in mortgage. My sister has asked me if money is so hard why you still give at church.

I always say because it is not our money to keep.

Paul and I decided to do the 21 days of prayer and fast together. For me, it is a true test in my faith because I cook professionally. We pray together and get in his word be it in the car, on the computer and before bed.

Wednesday night we went to service for the first day of the fast. I felt such a release and peace.

My husband received a call from UPS requesting an interview. Then he went online and a request for an interview was sent to him for a local train company.

Then he received another phone call that a job he had wanted 2 years earlier (right before he retired) had been going through resumes and was giving his to the director for review. They called him in for his interview and we are waiting for a call back. This is a job he did for 20 years in the military. Something he loves.

God is truly amazing.

One day I remember brushing my hair and God spoke to me and said, “You lack faith in me because you worry too much.”

I have since put everything at his feet. All my hopes, fears and worries.

I know the Holy Spirit has entered me and that I am walking closer with God. I know He will meet all our needs.