A Week of Life

My Week

• Last Monday morning, I had the privilege of holding newborn baby for half an hour while I visited with his mom.  It's been a while since I've held a tiny one.  He felt strong and fragile at the same time.  It was nice just to sit and enjoy holding a new life.  I felt peace.
  John 14: 27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you;
• Tuesday brought me a full day of very intense work.  (I treated my stress with chocolate.)  John 14:1 “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me."
• On Wednesday, it was 12.12.12 (a cool date for someone who loves numbers).  Our Division shared a meal, talked about consolidation and celebrated the season.  I laughed a lot.
  Ecclesiastes 10:19  A feast is made for laughter.
• On Thursday, my 6 year old had her first karate test for a new belt.  She did a great job. 
  Titus 3:1-2 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men.
• On Friday morning, that same 6 year old had a high fever.  After a visit to the doctor, it was confirmed that she had the flu.  Psalm 41: 3 The Lord will strengthen him on his bed of illness; You will sustain him on his sickbed.  As she was sleeping that afternoon, I learned about the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut.  I felt shock and despair.  Psalm 72:14 He will redeem their life from oppression and violence; And precious shall be their blood in His sight.

My week was like a capsule of a person's entire life.  I saw a new life, worked hard, had a good meal, saw my child succeed, saw my child get very sick, and mourned over the deaths of so many. Through every day of the week, I am reminded that I have a Savior who will guide me through it all and He has given me His Word as my guidebook.

John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”