Some days are smooth sailing from sun up to sundown. Others are ordeals to be endured. But most days are like this one – a combination of fun and anxiety, good times and bad, happy peaks and low valleys. 

My vacation day started early, praying for a son’s safe travels to Minneapolis. A mid morning doctor appointment kept my stomach in knots, worrying about a possibly tough diagnosis. The news was acceptable (getting older isn’t for the faint of heart) so I was eager to join my husband for a coffee date. Between shopping, working out, getting ready for and attending my last youth group meeting of the school year, I rode a pretty extreme emotional roller coaster today. 

I’m so thankful for a God who goes with me wherever life’s ride takes me. His promise to never leave me or forsake me is as true today as when He spoke the words to Joshua (Joshua 1:5). So I’m content – content to rest on the promises of God. 

“Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. And God’s peace, which is so great we cannot understand it, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)

Plan the coffee dates and persevere through the doctor appointments,  always knowing you are not alone.