Trusting in God

I have some rare quiet time to myself this morning, having woken up earlier than usual on a Saturday morning. Outside, there is a touch of fog and it is an overcast day. The leaves on some of the trees in our yard are just starting to color up a bit. As I look out the window next to the desk where I write this, I also see the pool, which I badly need to get cleaned out and put away. It’s a real eyesore. Let’s see, I also need to clean the garage, which is a huge mess. Oh, and cut the lawn, trim the bushes, etc. Sigh. In my devotions this morning, I read about Joseph and how he trusted fully in the Lord in spite of very difficult and unfair circumstances (prison). My desire is to trust in God no matter what, but how anxious and upset I am, usually, worrying about just about everything! I so much appreciate those who, either through long experience or through God’s grace, are calm and serene in their walk with the Lord. Another thought I’ve had lately is, how incredible are His blessings upon me and my family. I am still coming to terms with being a husband, let alone the father of three wonderful children. I always dreamed of having a family but never really thought that that would be a reality. I praise God and thank Him for incredible mercy and grace, not just in this, but in so many things in my life. One of the biggest challenges for me is to constantly remember that it’s not about me, but about Jesus. My thought patterns, my life history, my actions and reactions, focus on my failures and my insecurities, yet I know that really, my focus should be on Him and who He is and what He has in mind for me to do. Last night, Keegan went over to the Yordy’s to attend a party they threw for visiting Korean school children. He had a great time. Brinley is doing better. Her bilirubin levels are on the decrease, so the doctor decided that she didn’t need to be on the biliblanket any more. She is so peaceful that you wouldn’t know that she has a broken collarbone. That should mend well over the course of the next few weeks. Tristan is such a cutie, he loves to hold his baby sister and give her kisses. He has shown no jealousy at all toward her, but it’s early days yet.