I Trust You Lord!

Cereal Isle at Super Walmart in Union

Dan:  "You're going to let him go to the grocery store?"
Me:   "...er...yeah..."
Dan (yelling):  "Well, make sure you wash your hands, Grant!"
Me, holding my breath by the window, while watching Grant drive away:   "O dear...maybe I should not have let him go to the grocery store..."

This is just one of the instances that came to mind as I read this morning's devotional...instances of wanting to hold those we love, tightly near to ourselves with clenching hands. 

"This is a time in your life when you must learn to let go: of loved ones, of possessions, of control.  In order to let go of something that is precious to you, you need to rest in My Presence, where you are complete.  Take time to bask in the Light of My Love.  As you relax more and more, your grasping hand gradually opens up, releasing your prized possession into My care.

You can feel secure, even in the midst of cataclysmic changes, through awareness of My continual Presence.  The One who never leaves you is the same One who never changes:  I am the same yesterday, today and forever.  As you release more and more things into My care, remember that I never let go of your hand.  Herein lies your security, which no one and no circumstance can take from you." (Sarah Young Devotional: Jesus Calling)

I don't really have anything else to add to this...just: Amen!

I heard the garage door opening and I exhaled when I saw Grant climbing the basement stairs carrying a few grocery bags.  I gave him a hug.  He told me how the grocery store workers were all wearing masks.  I hugged him again, and we went about our day.  Later that night, after the kids were already asleep, Dan asked me:  "Did you tell Grant to wash his hands after he came back from the grocery store today?"  Me:  FACEPALM!

Lord, I trust You with our lives today, and always.  In the Precious Name of Jesus.  Amen!