I have to admit I don\u2019t remember a lot about the process of having my babies. Many of the details have been reduced to tiny snippets from days 19 and 21 years ago. I do remember it was scary, exhausting, anxiety inducing and painful, though specific details are lost partly due to onboard medication and partly due to God\u2019s grace. One thing, one moment I very clearly remember was during the birth of our youngest son. He was my second baby he was my first real \u201clabor\u201d since my first delivery was a pretty quick cesarean. By this particular point in the process I was fully aware of my situation; the pain, fear, anxiety and feeling completely out of control. It was at this very specific moment that I well, demanded that my husband look at me. Directly into my eyes. See, I needed something to focus on, something that was solid, immovable and I knew I could trust. Looking directly into his eyes and focusing on just him allowed me to breathe, calm down and do what I needed to do. Everything was still happening around me, I was just able to stop panicking.
\u201cYou will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!\u201d\u202d\u202dIsaiah\u202c \u202d26:3\u202c \u202dNLT\u202c\u202c
That is what Isaiah 26:3 reminds me of. God is telling His people through His prophet that there will be a day of rescue for His people, they need only to stay focused on and trust Him. This was in the midst of persecution and fighting. He didn\u2019t say He was going to change their circumstances immediately but He would grant perfect peace to those who would focus and trust Him. Perfect. Peace. I don\u2019t know about you, but I could certainly use some perfect peace right about now. These are uncertain, anxiety inducing, painful and scary times and while we may feel we have no control, we can trust and keep focused on the One that is immovable, solid and in complete control. May we have perfect peace today. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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