When life seems tough

Since becoming a Christian and accepting Jesus as my saviour, I have felt such peace inside. My life is still the same with the same money worries and concerns for my children, but the way I deal with these anxieties now is through the word of God and praying to Him. Becoming a Chrisitian is a slow process for me, but that's the way I like it. I don't expect great changes to the practicalities of my life, even though some things have improved, but I do feel more tolorant of the way my life is. I know that God gives me what I need and not so what I want. Like a parent to a child. I give my children what they really need, such as food, clothes, warmth and love. Even though they want the latest Playstation Game or to play out the front till it's very late, these are the things I won't provide for them and although they may feel put out by not having these things now, I hope that in the future when they are adults they will appritiate my reasons for not giving them everything they want. God is the same for us. He gives us what we really need and when my life is tough and I'm struggling to cope, I remember the greatest gift God gave to me and that's Jesus. He is the main thing I need in my life. He lifts me up when I am down, He lights my path when I'm lost in the dark and He gives me what I truly need (the Holy Spirit) rather than material things. Sometimes I feel selfish and impatient but like it says in the bible, you only get what you put in and so when I havn't prayed for a while or talk to God, I notice that my life becomes hard again and I start to feel negative. If any Christians are reading this, remember to keep reading the bible and pray to our Father even when your life is going well, remember to thank Him. And for non-Christians, God is there for everyone and He loves us all and that you are not alone.