Fear Not

This morning when my boys woke up at 5:30 I cried. Yesterday was a "bad" day with all 3 boys and I didn't think I was ready to face my 2 yet. Kyle held me and prayed with me as I cried, calling out to God to give me strength, reminding me that God is sovereign and this is what He designed for me today and that I need to give thanks in all things and be full of joy.

Sigh . . . easier said than done. But, I was so blessed just a few minutes ago as we were listening to Veggies Tales music together. The song from Daniel came on called, "Fear Not Daniel". Here are the lyrics:

Fear not, Daniel.
Don't you know you're not alone?
There is One who is watching you,
He listens when you pray.
And though it seems this time you won't get through,
God has made a way.

I was struck by the simple truth of this song and so thankful that it is true. God is so good. I am not alone. He is watching me and hears me when I call out for help. He is faithful to provide a way of escape - 1 Corinthians 10:13 - "No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it." Yay! God is faithful - what hope I have in this today. So, when my friend dropped Caleb off at 7:30 and said he had been up since 4:00, I didn't have to despair when I was tempted to because God is faithful - He will help me to bear it today.

On another note, I was reading Genesis 25 this morning. I noticed that Keturah (wife of Abraham) bore him 6 kids. I thought - it could be worse - I could live in a tent in the middle of the desert with 6 children running a muck. But I don't. I live in a nice, cozy apartment, and only have 3 children running a muck. Thanks, Lord. :)