Month: November 2024

Anyone my age will tell you that it is tough sometimes taking care of young grandchildren. Never question our love for them. That goes without writing. Often the mind is willing but the body wants to play out. The past couple of days I had three of my grandkids, the youngest being 16 months and the oldest 6. Today through Wednesday before and after school and overnight I have four grandkids. The second set will be easier as they are in school during the day but I must focus on past years of a routine of getting them up and ready for school and then pick up.

The Bible speaks of what a blessing it is to have grandchildren. The more generations a person is able to see the greater the blessing. It is sad to read of so many young people opting not to have children. Some of those reasons I can understand though my heart says that every child is worth every sacrifice. If you have children, love on them. If you have grandchildren, loving them is much easier – probably because they go home at the end of the day:) We are all so blessed to live in this country. Let each of us be grateful and thankful for each joy each day brings, especially through the eyes of young grandkids.

Praise God that this election is behind us! What a blessing!! Regardless of which side you stood for, it is very important to continue to pray for this upcoming government. All of us have seen victories or what we perceived to be victories in the election outcome and all of us have seen disappointments.

What is important is to remember that God is above all. Whatever government we have in place, He is the one who placed them there. Sometimes it is a blessing and sometimes it is judgment. Hold on to Him. Cling to Him. Trust in Him. Walk with Him. Keep going. Always be courageous

There is a great fear that sweeps the nation as a national election is about to be underway. No one can acturately predict with any certainity what the outcome will be. We often have hopes of the side we desire to win. We are a very polarized nation. We see it in the news, hear it on the streets and some experience it in their own families.

What I would beseech you with this morning is to trust in God. The outcome may not be what you desire it to be. We have all experienced those elections. What we can trust is that it is the outcome our Father desires. We may not understand it. That is okay. There has been much in the life that I have not understood and I would bet neither have you. What is important is to keep in mind that “God works all things together for those who love Him.” He has a plan. He hasn’t forgotten you. Trust Him. Be courageous

There is much to be anxious about. We see evidence from how the market reacts not knowing who will win the White House or chambers of Congress. There are those living in parts of the country, especially us in Texas, who have not seen rain for a long time. Drought is becoming severe. Then there are the general cares of every day living.

Scripture speaks of the cares of this world. It warns that we are not to allow our trust in Christ to be givin away because of the world. No matter what we see. No matter what we witness. No matter how anxious our friends are or our family, our trust is in Christ. God knows exactly the direction He desires for each country established. One day all of these things will be moot whether it’s the rulers of this world or just our brief time here. Trust in the One who offers eternity. Be courageous