Baby Reiley at Promise Point Baptist

As I write this, my world has turned upside down. In the midst of it all, there is hope. I know Who holds me in His loving Hands.

The first week in August was long, tiring, and for the most part unsuccessful. One more long trip out of town following my cousin’s death was inevitable. However, my heart drew me back home Sunday for church. A close friend, Marilyn, was to be baptized in the river, I HAD to be there.

As often happens, the Lord spoke directly to my heart through the pastor’s message. Over sixty years as a Christian and I continue to be amazed at how the Holy Spirit meets the deepest, unspoken needs of my heart.

The breezy warm day was ideal for a dunkin’ in the river. As Pastor closed the service, a loud clap of thunder stopped us in our tracks. Thunder? no, no, NO!  Within minutes the parking lot was flooded as lightning again filled the sky. There would be no river baptism today.

All was lost. I should not have made the long trip home. Or, was this another one of God’s appointments?

“Susie, we didn’t get your picture with the baby. We need all of our church in Reiley’s Family album.” A very excited new grandmother was in my face with a camera as she plopped that wee one in my arms. Oh, my … I’d drive anywhere to cuddle that cutie again.

As I cradled that precious child in my arms, I knew that I knew that I knew. God always has a plan. I must learn to trust Him more. There is hope. There is a calm in the midst of my storm. there is assurance the promise of our permanent home where we all, God’s children, will have the peace of this little child. We will be cared for and nurtured and loved like no other can.

For some encouraging scriptures providing hope click here.

I do not know what my tomorrow holds, I do know it isn’t going as we had planned. I’ve not had time to comprehend the loss of my cousin/sister! It leaves me as the last remaining member of Momma’s family! Just now I am watching my amazing hubby struggle to breathe. We do know the Great Planner has each of us in the palm of His loving hand. I know, I KNOW we can trust Him.

Are you a Child of the King? Do you know beyond a shadow of a doubt your last breath here will be your next in Heaven?

There is a peace that passes all understanding as your Forever Family holds you up in prayer. Do you have that peace? If not, I have time to listen. Even in the midst of the wildest storm, you are loved.

Hugs,