New Mercies

I am freshly aware right now that God's mercies are new every morning.  Kevin and I had care group last night.  Kevin lead men's meeting at the Conroy's and the ladies joined me here.  It is always such a sweet time of fellowship.  These ladies are pursuing help from one another and pouring out their lives in order to grow.  They desire to serve their husbands, to be faithful in the season they are in, and to memorize God's word.  They are very busy women.  Ladies, thank you for coming ready and eager to pursue fellowship.  

For me, there is an after care group high.  I am always wired.  I am usually excited and provoked.  Sometimes I am burdened for the women I love and want to make things better for them.  These are the times I must trust God.  He cares for them far more and far better than I do.  He holds their futures and has made the boundary lines fall in pleasant places for them.  Isn't God kind?!  

As for my husband and I, we always stay up way too late after care group.  Last night was particularly bad!  Ladies meeting went until around 10:30 (usually ends at 9:30 but there was much to be done).  After the meeting, Kevin and I just sit on the couch and talk.  I love the time with him.  Last night we also got into other things: cleaning off the bookshelf, reading old letters, discussing things that could wait until morning, etc.  It was nearly 2 am before we collapsed into bed, laughing at the "nap" we would take.  So, today, I cling to God's mercy to sustain me.  (Coffee doesn't hurt either).  He provides the energy I need and helps me to depend in him when the kids are climbing on me and I just want to close my eyes and sleep.  What joy there is in knowing Him!  I am grateful for His help all through the day.