Perfect Peace!

Heart Lake
High Peaks Region
Adirondack Mts, NYS

Have I kept my eyes and my heart focused on the promises of God?

Am I grasping the Peace He has for me?

This summer has been an exceptionally busy one for appointments.

We have had college visits, youth group events, small group classes, family events, doctor visits, and regular errands to keep the house running smoothly.  We did get a mini-vacation in during a long 4th of July weekend but...it seems like forever ago that we just relaxed!

I feel a little overwhelmed with the preparation of the college application process.  I know it is my daughter's job to fill them out and write the essay, but I feel like I need to push her, prod her, propel her in the right direction.

And in doing so, I feel a bit overwhelmed.  A young woman whom I ran into last evening before my small group class gave me some good reminders.  C is a young lady who is married to one of our former youth group pastors.  She and her hubby are considered friends of ours....they have been to dinner at our house and we enjoy talking with them.  Even though she is only in her late 20's (I think..she may be 30 now), I can still learn from her.  She is a graduate of the college that my daughter is most interested in. And C gave me some great advice last night.  I already knew this of course, being a seasoned mom and teacher.  But her words just quickened to me the reminder of how I need to "let go and let God".  C and her hubby are church planters.  They have an inner city church but they are still connected to our large suburban church.  I hadn't seen her in many months yet her words really penetrated my heart.  She basically reminded me that it is Courtney's responsibility to get the college prep done and in on time. (yeah, I know this but it was so nice to hear someone else say the words!).  I shared with her how we gave our permission to let her go on the missions trip this year to Guatemala and how we told her it was up to her to raise the money.  She didn't get stuff done on time. She is not going next week with the missions team.  This is a direct consequence of her own choices.  Hopefully she has learned from this!

  C. reminded me that my hubby and I are doing our part.  It is up to our daughter to now step up and proceed with the filling out of the forms and writing those essays.  Yes we will help her with the Art Portfolio and CD.  Yes, she has high school art teachers who will give her guidance. Yes, there are friends of ours in the Graphic Design field whom we can use for resources. Yes we will make sure she visits the colleges of her choice and talk to the important people involved.  The rest is up to her.

As for my own part?  PRAY and gain the PEACE of God.

"You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.  Trust in the Lord forever, for in YAH, the Lord, is everlasting strength"  Isaiah 26:3-4

God wants everyone to walk and live in His Peace.

We need to stay focused on Him.

We need to read the Word and know His Will for our lives.

In doing so, we will remain in His most Perfect Peace!