t has been a busy week in my world. On this Friday evening, I am aware of my need to exhale. It has been a week of all the usual things and some extra stuff added in.
I have been aware of unexpected diagnoses in the lives of people I care about.
I have been aware of loss through death and divorce in the lives of those dear to my heart.
I have been aware of hard-working people in difficult situations, and I often want to cry out, “why O Lord?”
I have spoken with so many people who would like caregivers through Visiting Angels of West Michigan. It is an honor that they want to work with us and are willing to wait. Still, please pray with me that God will provide us many good caregivers to add to our already great multitude. There is a great need for the presence of compassion and the assistance of gentle hands and kind conversation. We are praying that we can say yes more often as opposed to not yet or not now.
I wonder what you need to EXHALE this week. Is it your own struggle and hardship or the ache of witnessing someone else’s?
Tonight I was standing at the doorway looking up at the gorgeous moon. The air was crisp, and the sky illuminated. I could feel as I witnessed the beauty of this scene that I could EXHALE and know that in my work, in my week, and in the hearts of those I love, that I can choose peace tonight.
I wonder what it is for you that speaks that It’s going to be alright. I have a favorite song that I listened to often in varying seasons of my life. Maybe someone is reading this who needs to hear these words. Or perhaps the peace that speaks in this beautiful night scene also speaks to you.
Whatever you need at the end of this week, I pray you will find it in abundance!
