During the US government shutdown earlier this month, the company I work for was furloughed and I was sent home unsure of when I would be called back to start work again.  I am thankful for this experience for a few reasons: 1) I had a day off where I could paint, but 2) God used the furlough to show me how dependent I was becoming on money and how I allowed that to misdirect where I was putting my trust.  As I was able to reflect on what was happening, God opened my eyes and gave me peace amongst my inner storm.  After that, I was blessed with a phone call from my boss telling me we could come back to work the next day, God is good.