Thursday, July 2

Justin and Allison (and Echo) came over this morning after work and spent the day. Mom and I did some laundry and this and that around the house. I took on the responsibility of calling the hospital today to try and refill one of Mom's prescriptions... What a hassle. I finally get it all worked out and when I went to Wal-Mart to pick it up, they were out.

We all thoroughly enjoyed Tina's lasagna, rolls, corn, and strawberry freezer jam this evening! Mom wrote it on the calendar earlier in the week when Tina called and had been looking forward to it ever since. We finished off the night watching a movie and then playing a little Wii.

While reading my devotions throughout the week I have read across the perfect scriptures to fit our situation. The first is Jeremiah 14:13. "I will give you assured peace in this place." It goes on to explain, worry is like sitting in a rocking chair. It will give you something to do, but it won't get you anywhere. God promised Moses, 'I will put you in the cleft of the rock, and will cover you with My hand (Exod. 33:22). That is God's promise to us. Christ is our Rock, and we are secure in His hands forever. The storm rages, but our hearts are at rest. God really does provide us what we need when we need it. The other scripture is 2 Corinthians 4:8 "We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed." Those who keep Heaven in view remain serene and cheerful in the darkest day. In these days of darkness and upheaval and uncertainty, the trusting and forward-looking Christian remains optimistic and joyful, knowing that Christ someday will rule.