To say that farming is tough is like saying an ice cube sank the Titanic.
If you follow me or my blog, you have read more than once how difficult this year alone has been.
To recap:
We are farming in 2018 with 1970 prices being paid for our milk. Nevertheless . . .
The weather has kept us out of the fields all year long at key times. Nevertheless . . .
We still have a few acres of rye to sow, yet we can’t get in the fields. Nevertheless . . .
Calves that brought $400 each a couple years ago now bring us $30. Nevertheless . . .
It’s getting harder to find and keep good employees. Nevertheless . . .
The confusion to the public from the “crazies” about agriculture is ramped up. Nevertheless . . .
Rules and regulations are plentiful. Nevertheless . . .
This year has taken a toll on our bodies physically like no other. Nevertheless . . .
It’s difficult to find joy and depression is always knocking on the door. Nevertheless . . .
Overwhelming stress comes in waves. Nevertheless . . .
Exhaustion is more often and lasts longer. Nevertheless . . .
I could add many more. But. Nevertheless . . .
Nevertheless . . . what?
Nevertheless – God
In, above, under and through all of this – God.
God is here.
God is with us.
God provides.
God is ever present in the middle of all of this and we are grateful.
God has a plan – the details are unseen and unknown by us, but he has a plan.
While our position in life right now is not comfortable, pleasant nor enjoyable, we are not alone. God never promised he would wave a magic wand and wipe problems away. He is doing what he promised. He will never leave us.
We appreciate any and all prayers for farmers.
When you sit down and enjoy your dinner, pull that cotton T-shirt over your head, take that medication you need, walk down the store aisle in your leather shoes, or . . . you get the idea . . . say a prayer for us.
One last request.
For you personally.
Fill in the blank __________________________. . . Nevertheless – God.
