Peace Out!

Last night I didn't post a blog because I was out of town without my computer. Mom was discharged from rehab on Monday. Tuesday morning on the way to see her I got a call about my Uncle Bobby, who I also care give. He was beginning to transition which was a surprise even though he is 91. Mom and I spent the day and night with him. Tonight I am staying with him again to be his advocate. I pray it will not be much longer and I am thankful for our faith that makes a "transition" a wonderful thing! Revelation 14: 13, "...they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them..." He and I are still making precious memories.

Today I got disturbing news about another relative. Kind of feels like a whole lot of chaos that I have no control over and I don't see the end it sight! John 16: 33, "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." Oh, and did I mention I am writing a retreat on Living Your Life in Peace: Peace with your past, peace in the present and peace in the future? God is making sure I have enough experience! My peace in the present needs some help right now! John 14: 27, "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you: not as the world gives, give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." I am not supposed to handle this alone!

Peace is a choice and I have been struggling to choose peace with all of this. Today, I choose peace. I made this blog as a commitment to God but I think when it is stressful that is not right. So, I am taking a week off from writing so I can rest in His peace that surpasses all understanding. Philippians 4: 7, "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Thanks be to God!

Peace out

Jill