Up around 7am, only the dog is waiting on me these days. She gets 30 minutes of ball throwing after I make coffee. The grand-babies arrive by 8:30. 3 days week our house is fun and loud, what a blessing! In between playtimes, I answer the office line, cut out shirts and sew quilts. My other 2 weekdays are solely for David and meetings. Its become a busy but very fulfilling schedule. “Controlled-chaos,” my mom called it, “like herding cats.”
That’s life…
So many prayers go up throughout my day: a relative suffering from esophageal cancer… a daughter entering late pregnancy while her husband serves in the Marines… loss of contact with a “God-child” in Russia… Protection, equipping, and guidance for all the Bride of Christ (around the world)… and other daily issues that pop up from friends, clients and family. I love that God is near me wherever I am.
Life is so much about the necessities that keep us alive: food, clothing, shelter, sleep, plumbing/diapers (!) Listening to the stories of refugees fleeing Ukraine emphasizes the things that we truly need. It makes me thankful for my safety, and horrified for their situation all at the same time. I know God is watching over anyone who is looking for Him, and so I keep praying that every soul finds Jesus.
As I listen to news and podcasts, check emails and updates via texts, I am reminded again and again – All my peace is found in Him… All my Hope is anchored in Him… All my joy comes from Him. He will supply my needs. His love is worth more to me than life itself. Life may be full of unknowns, but I know the Author of life and He knows me. And that’s life’s most precious gift.
ForGlorySake! – Anna
