the book of isaiah tells the story about how our God can comfort and restore us. i have just read chapter 43 where these reassuring words are written:::
fear not for i have redeemed you, i have summoned you by name, you are mine.
when you pass through the waters i will be with you and when you pass through the rivers they will not sweep over you.
when you walk through the fire you will not be burned the flames will not set you ablaze.hard times will come but God reassures us that he is our God and he will always be with us and he will not let these trouble times overpower us or pull us under.
i don't know how people without a love for God or faith in God can get through life without knowing this promise.
life has taken a little left hand turn for us here in the blessed house this week.
we have decided to keep our little man home from kindy for another year. we feel that he is just not quite ready for big school yet and could benefit from a little more time at home with his mumma.
big decision right?
well a lot of prayer, discussion, advice, wise council and thought went into our decision and in the end it wasn't too difficult to make because the decision is definitely in his best interest.
he is a june baby so he is the youngest in his class and i didn't want him to be behind the other children all the time, struggling to keep up with the other kids who have had a lot more time on this earth then he has.
so instead next year he will be at the top of his class instead of at the bottom this year.
and the good thing is that i get him all to myself for another year!
i feel so much lighter now that we have decided to keep him home as it has been weighing on my shoulders these past few weeks, even to the extent that i put my neck out!
even though life has taken a turn {just from the path we thought we would be traveling this year} we will fear not because God is with us and we trust in him.
may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit
romans 15:13
Love this passage in Isaiah.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to decided whether a June baby should stay or go but as a teacher I think you've made a good decision! :)