It was our last holiday together as a family before our eldest son went off to college. As we filled the back pew in the little seaside church, my heart filled with love as I glanced along the row of my five reasonably tidy children. Please protect them spiritually and keep them close to You, Lord. I prayed silently, thinking of the pressures and challenges each of them faced.
The final hymn had a rousing chorus based on the words of 2 Timothy 1:12. I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him. It brought a sense of peace as I was assured that God would keep their souls.
Years have passed since then. There have been times of wandering for some of my children, and outright rebellion for others. Sometimes Ive wondered about Gods faithfulness. Then I remember Abraham. He stumbled but never failed in his trust in the promise hed received (Gen. 15:5-6; Rom. 4:20-21). Through years of waiting and mistaken attempts to help things along, Abraham hung on to Gods promise until Isaac was born.
I find this reminder to trust encouraging. We tell God our request. We remember that He cares. We know He is powerful. We thank Him for His faithfulness.
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Evening, Lauren, Kathy. Base looks lovely.
I was stationed at Support Center Kodiak right after boot in the late 80s. Everything came by boat or plane and was very expensive. It was an amazing place. The drive into town was lovely. The town’s probably grown quite a bit since then. Temper Paratus to all the guys and gals there and at the Air Station.