gentle reminder

It's late and I can't sleep (common these days). I cannot stop thinking about the gentle reminder I had today. We are in the middle of a cross country move, putting an offer on a house I have never stepped foot in, and I am feeling very much like a single parent. I was incredibly overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and exhausted. While packing boxes, I heard Hunter giggling uncontrollably. As I approached him, I couldn't help but stand back and observe. There he was, my little Bronco fan, laughing hysterically at the puppets on his favorite Baby Einstein DVD. While I was worrying about things that are totally out of my control, he was there...totally content, happy, and safe. He knew I was close by and he didn't have a care in the world. It hit me like a ton of bricks and I honestly could feel the Lord telling me to relax and trust Him. It is God who is in control, not me. He has always cared for me and provided exceedingly and abundantly. He will sustain me when I think I don't have anything left... but I must be willing to give my cares to Him. I was so struck by this moment I grabbed the camera (that just happened to be next to me on the shelf) and took this picture. While it may be insignificant to most of you, this picture will always serve as my gentle reminder...one I hope to never forget.

"Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you..."
Psalm 55:22