A new blog

Well, the Lord has laid something on my heart...And, I felt the best place to share it was on a new blog. Why..not sure. But, alas here I am....

Yesterday our precious pastor preached on Philippeans 4. Here are the verses that truly inspired me...4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Of course, I've heard that 254 times...but THIS time I realized something. Will may/may not be healed on earth. I pray that EVERY day. But, today....TODAY....I realized this....I am peaceful. For the first time in years...I am peaceful. And, it's because of God's goodness and mercy.

See...there is truly nothing "earthly" for me to be peaceful about. I quit the teaching job I loved more than anything to homeschool a child who HATES school. Will has been diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, OCD, tic disorder, learning disability, I think he's dyslexic, speech impairment, and severe sensory disorders. We are getting him testing for a form of autism called Aspergers' Syndrome. But, yet...my heart is peaceful. And, it was that Bible verse today that made me realize it. And, for that, I am so incredibly grateful to the God of the Universe. :) Joy. :)