Thanks, God ~ I needed that!

Aren't you just awed by God's timely, never late, always applicable reminders of His love and faithfulness?

My heart is fairly bursting as I consider all the ways He's shown me that He's got me in His grip over these past days! On a day when I was feeling kind of sorry for myself and missing the daughter that I don't have (that happens some days), He prompted not one but two young women in my life to reach out and express their love, just out of the blue. It felt like a big hug from Him...like He was saying, "I see you, Nikki. I haven't forgotten you or your heart. And I'm gonna take care of you."

Recently, my heart has been worried and fretful as we consider high school options for our oldest son. What we'd thought was a relatively "easy" decision became complicated. The seemingly obvious choice became cloudy, and rather than one choice, we were back to two. In fact, that's where we remain even to this day. Two options. Both good. What is better? What is best?

In the midst of my confusion, uncertainty, and worry, God---in His fatherly, loving ways---gave me yet another reminder that I'm His girl; that I can trust Him. While making my daily weekday visit to one of my favorite blogs this afternoon, there was this perfectly timed post for Moms of Teenagers. And just like God, He used the beautiful truths of His Word to fill my heart with hope; to remove my eyes from myself and lift them up to Him; to be reminded, yet again, that I can trust Him fully with my life...and with the lives of each of those I love.

I don't know what it is that's weighing on your heart today. But I'm praying even now that you will rest, take refuge, and rejoice in His unfailing love. As a wise father, He knows just what you need.