I read this early this morning, and I thought it was so perfect for my prayer for you today. It's been a long year with Covid-19, with lockdowns, with so many things delayed, with challenging family dynamics at times, with school being different, and whatever else comes to mind when you look back at this crazy year. As you look ahead to things getting more and more "back to normal," I am praying for you to have this "glory-strength" to stick it out for the long haul. Just like the picture I shared with you the other day from the Jesus Storybook Bible , may you turn to God and run to Him with everything that comes your way with this strength God give you. p.s. Verse 12 is good to take with you too: "It is strength that endures the unendurable and spills over into joy, thanking the Father who makes us strong enough to take part in everything bright and beautiful that he has for us."
This morning before we left the Methow Valley, Elizabeth, Anna, Isaac and I went to Patterson Lake for a fun run to soak up a little more of the beauty together. I was distracted a bit on the run thinking about things that needed attention when we got back, but the words "be here now" became a bit of a mantra for me while we were running. Such an important reminder at times when the world pulls our minds in a thousand directions. May this be a simple reminder to be present to the places and people around you when you are tempted to be distracted by your phone, a game, a show, or whatever sucks you in from being in the present moment. Also, let me not forget to note the birthday countdown today!
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