---WE TRUST GOD'S PLAN ~~

--"The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever;
Do not forsake the works of Your hands." --[Psalm 138:8 /NKJV ]

-I'M SO HUNGRY and thirsty that my energy is all zapped out," my daughter whined, falling into the car like her legs were too weak to carry her. She riffled through my tote bag, which usually held a refreshing drink and fruit. But not today "And no snack, either?" she asked. "This is terrible."

I'm sorry, Reagan. I've been so busy I must have forgotten to pack a snack."

I sighed. Being overwhelmed with a hectic schedule had become my norm. Too much to do, too little time. I could already foresee an evening just as chaotic as the others had been. The stress affected my mental and physical health, plaguing me with headaches and sometimes an upset stomach.

Later that night, I was catching up on work emails when my daughter came in for her routine good-night kiss and 'sweet dreams.' Mom, you should take a break," she said. "You always tell us to talk to God and things will work out the way they're supposed to." I hugged her tighter and promised to heed the advice I'd shared with my children countless times.

Like my daughter earlier that day, I was hungry and thirsty, yet in a different way. My spirit needed to feed from God's Word, and I was thirsty for His presence. Before I drifted to sleep, I reminded myself of God's faithfulness--no matter how big or small my problem. And then I carried my worries and obligations to the feet of Jesus and left them there. ~~

--"Father God, help me to trust Your plan for my life. I can lean on You for help, because You do all things well. In Jesus' Name."

--"Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,
Casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you." --[1 Peter 5:6-7]
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