Newbie needs advice with MLC wife

[familyman dave]

Was not feeling too encouraged today. Finished my workout and came home. Coming home to an empty house sometimes gets to me. Hadn't heard from any of my kid's today. Damn loneliness. Made a quick dinner and decided to take a look at a book that's been sitting on the bookshelf since when the W was still here. It's a book of devotionals for couples. Opened it to a random page. It talked about when crises occur in our lives it is an opportunity for spiritual growth. During these times is when God wants to do something with our lives. It referred to Isaiah 43 (gotta admit I haven't been a regular Bible reader) where God declares he will be with us during these difficult times. The book asks will we remember this when we are discouraged, when we feel we have nothing left to give in our marital relationship, when we feel we are alone and no one cares. Why did I pick up the book? Why did it open to that page? I don't think it was a coincidence. It comforted me big time and reminded me He is in control and will eventually reveal what will happen and what He wants me to do with the rest of my life. I hope this encourages anyone reading this who is feeling discouraged.