The Gospel of Luke, chapter two, describes a decree that went out from Caesar Augustus, that ALL the world should be taxed; everyone to his own city. Today, it also seems that our entire world is experiencing taxing times, in one form or another. The truth is, we are being taxed on every level. Maybe at work we are expected to do more with less compensation. Relationships may be emotionally wearing us out. Financially we may have more month at the end of the money. Problems seem to be compounding. But it was the "taxing" that brought Mary and Joseph home. Could it be that your taxing experiences are meant to bring you home? Do you need to be re-calibrated? Perhaps the pressures are supposed to drive you back to who you were meant to be, or to what you believe. Pressure can redirect us, realign us, instruct us or remind us. It’s all about your perspective. Trust God with what taxes you. He has promised to be in every bit of it WITH you!