Psalm 23 – The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely Your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever
At these times the wound in Jenny’s heart was again opened and she bled tears of sadness. She tried to keep in mind that if the Lord brought her husband James home at such an early age, it must have been for the best. Jenny knows that, without a doubt. The Lord knows what is best and she truly trusts God to have done what was best for James. She is also convinced that the Lord will watch over and care for her and her three children. Still, sometimes she cries at the ache of missing James. “Jesus,” she says at such times, “understands that I miss James.” Her frequent prayer of remembrance and gratitude to the Lord is “Jesus thank you for lovingly caring for me and my children at all times. Though James was taken away, Your care never is.”
Jenny did not have an “outside job” after they began to be blessed with their children. They thanked God that James provided enough income that she could stay home. She sometimes would weep to the Lord lamenting that all mothers did not have the blessing of staying home full time to raise their children. Her and James had to be on a tight budget, but she was grateful she could stay home with her three children.
Sighing, Jenny grabbed her lunch as she was about to head out to the “outside work” that the Lord now uses to provide for her family. She reminisced over the days when James was with her and how she would kiss and hug him every day at the door when he left for work. He would hug and kiss her and tell her how much he thanks the Lord for blessing him with her. Sweet days, tender memories that are briefly remembered as she heads toward the door to leave.
Psalm 150:6 – Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!
Micah 7:7 – But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will Hear me.
Micah 6:8 – He has shown you, Oh man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you, but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
Numbers 6:24-26 – The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; 26 The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.