Concerned

It is Sunday evening. Yesterday I had a granddaughter turn 16 and another turns 14 tomorrow. That is exciting to see them growing into young women!! I am still burdened with concerns of others--families that are struggling--most in more ways than one. Problems between spouses, with children, financial and other. It is hard to let these go but I need to learn to trust God more and turn to Him at every turn. Perhaps I need to "practice" what I am learning in my Bible study?! I need to let go of my Martha--fretting over every little thing and be like Mary "choosing what is better." I pray that God will help me to turn EVERYTHING over to Him and just rest in Him. My worry doesn't seem to help any at all. It just gets me in a dither. Lord I trust YOU to take care of all my concerns.

Just coming off one of the busiest weeks I can remember. It has taken me about one and a half days to recooperate! There were many fun things this week--they were just all lumped together. I got to see every person in my family (there are 19 of us) except one granddaughter--who is turning 16 today--that couldn't come with her family because of a conflict. Although I didn't have all my children in the "nest" together--I spent time with all of them. Maybe that is why I can feel so centered now. We started our new Bible study--what a blessing to study together with other women. We are trying to get a heart that thirsts after God and working on our quiet time. I'm learning!! A wonderful special luncheon for widows this week also was a highlight. We pray that each lady felt special and God's love coming through the wonderful women that cooked and served them a special meal. A grandson just surprised us on his way to dinner and then homecoming bringing his date to meet us. That was a fun surprise!!

I'm very happy to know that tomorrow is Sunday again and I can be rejuvenated by time with fellow Christians. My friends with the problems are working on them and we trust God is directing them each step and they will make decisions that will positively impact their lives and the lives of their families. God is so so good!

September

Well, I was anxious for school to begin because I like the routine. This week was the first week of school for the children and it was anything but routine! The school part was fine but there were so many other "incidentals" and most of them were not pleasant. I find myself stressed and worried and running from this to that. I know that I need to trust God more and look to Him. Usually the "incidents" are not so bad after a few hours or the next day. It is just making it through the moments!! God must be trying to teach me something. Also, I am so burdened down by the problems of several of my younger friends/family members who are facing such turmoil in their lives. We did have a lovely successful dinner at our church last evening. There were many new faces there. Tomorrow ten people will be baptized by immersion and that is always a joyous occasion! I'm always happy to go to church and worship with my friends and be reminded of what God is doing in people's lives. God please help me to look to YOU and not to the circumstances as they seem to be at a given moment!