This morning I have been short order cook, maid, dental hygienist, personal assistant, counselor, taxi driver... I have fixed breakfast, brushed teeth, dressed children, wiped away tears, cleaned up a night-time accident from a mattress, did laundry, drove to the bus stop, and waved them off to school, all by 7:30 am. This may seem like a huge inconvenience to some. But, I am glad I am able to do it. The best part of it all is they call me Grandma. The huge smiles and warm hugs when they run to greet me are beyond measure. I am so totally blessed to have grandchildren in my life.
I’ll admit, some days are a bit more stressful than others. But, no matter what situation or period of your life you are in right now, please know that God has your back...and your front, and your side. He is always faithful to help you in the midst of struggles and he’s by your side in the good and the bad. He’s there to bring you joy and help you make lemonade out of lemons. Life is so much sweeter with Jesus in it.
So, no matter where you find yourself today, Grandma, Mom, Daughter, Sister, Caretaker, Friend, Mentor, Employee, Boss...take a moment, breathe, and focus your gaze on Jesus. He will see you through. He is our Alpha and Omega, our protector, provider, healer, our Abba... He loves you right where you are.
Our lives may not be perfect, but Jesus is the calm in the center of our storms. Let him give you grace and help you find joy in every moment today.
Be blessed. Jesus loves you. 💕
Harriet is the wife of Bob Lovett, Pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant, NC. They are blessed with a son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, and six grandchildren. She loves to spend lots of time with her husband, kids, grandkids, and church family. She also enjoys working with the teenagers at the school where she works and watching the Panthers play football!
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