Good morning Lord.
I come before you, overwhelmed a bit this morning.
Yesterday morning, Dave McCorkell died. My heart is breaking…all day yesterday and today I have been thinking of Debbie, Kristen and Kim and what a hard day it was for them (and will continue to be). I remember the day my Mom died so well. It’s hard to be so far away from a friend who is hurting.
There has been severe flooding in Texas from Hurricane Harvey, and last night, Hurricane Irma hit Florida. There is so much devastation. Yet through it all, I see believers trusting you and proclaiming that You are good, all the time!
Today is 9/11.
Tom has a new restaurant opening a week from today and has an overwhelming week ahead and won’t be home much.
One of our kids is struggling with being anxious.
This week, AWANA starts up again, the girls will resume practicing the piano, and homework will probably start up again as well.
I have a to call today about scheduling a mammogram and PET scan.
This is the first full week of school, so I will be back to my normal housekeeping/cleaning routine.
Bible study begins on Thursday.
As a family, overall, things are good. Why do I worry about the next big trial that will come our way, instead of being thankful?
Lord, please return soon!
My mind is full and there is no way I can function today without you Lord. If I get discouraged today and start to worry, please draw me close to you and prompt me to pray and give my anxious thoughts to you.
Amen!⚓️
Amen!
I agree with you, Jennifer! God is our anchor and it is hard when struggles and trials come our way….I am praying for you and the family who lost their father.
I am praying for peace for you and all your girls; and Tom as he opens a new restaurant. Is the restaurant in your area or out of state.
I love you.
Aunt Carol
It’s in Seattle. 🙂
If you need coffee & company…
Thankful our Hope is in Jesus. Imagine what it’s like for those who don’t know him to walk through life with its ups and downs. We all need to keep trusting and stay the course. Praying for your family.
Dear Jennifer,
Though we are on the West coast and not experiencing hurricanes, my past week and weekend was a disaster when I learned of my niece who drowned in her bathtub. She was a grown woman and left behind her 4 young sons (early 20s). My heart was torn as how to be a comfort, though the distance to Texas is so great. However, God made a way. I already had signed up with 8 Days of Hope and will travel this Saturday to Houston. I’m trusting God will get me to where the funeral will be. Though it all I’m reminded how He knows what we need before we even ask. How He hears all our thoughts without us speaking and directs our steps because He knows what lies ahead. His presence is ever so more real to me when I was in distress. Fret not…God is in your boat!