Today is my second oldest’s 10th birthday. It’s a little hard to believe that I have two kids nearing their teens. It’s so true what they say about time speeding up. When they are little, every little detail of their lives is such a big thing, so many firsts and you are soaking it all in (and sometimes also trying to keep your head above water). But then as they grow and get more independent, it’s harder to notice every detail because a lot of things they are doing on their own, carving out their own path, exploring new avenues of interest, and sharing bits and pieces along the way. And so time goes, and suddenly they are nearly as tall as you, and almost overwhelmingly, moments come where you reflect back on that not-so-long-ago time when their cheeks were chubby, and sticky with pudding, and they were racing through the leaves at the park.

There have been a few things God has reminded me of, over and over again in the last 2 years, and one of those is Be Still. I think we need to remember that, especially as the kids race to outgrow us… to be still, and soak in the present moment. It can be so hard for me to be present when there are so many distractions in life. But when I sit and just enjoy my kids, I feel like I am getting a taste of what God feels toward us. And I think He enjoys when we consciously enjoy our kids and thank Him for the gift they are, one hand-chosen by Him.

The other way He wants me to be still, is to remember, always, who He is. There is no mountain too high for Him, no wall too great, no problem too big. He is the great I Am, which means, whatever we need.. He IS. So He tells us we do not need to fear. His perfect love casts out all fear, because He is absolutely good.

Be blessed today, and always ❤️