Be Strong and of a Good Courage

School starts tomorrow and I've got a lot of work to do on my fact-finding mission about Joshua's kindergarten placement next year. I'm not sure why this is affecting me so much, but this little guy has been in my heart, my mind and my prayers almost constantly these last few days.

 

This situation brings up all my feelings of inadequacy about motherhood. What if I can't do what needs to be done for my child? What if I'm not brave enough or strong enough or smart enough? I have so many "what ifs" swimming around in my head that it's hard to breathe. In Sunday school today we discussed the children of Israel and their struggles while wandering in the wilderness. They had lots of "what ifs" too. What if we starve to death or don't have enough to drink? What if we made a mistake in leaving Egypt? Moses and the Lord became frustrated because the people seemed so often to forget they were the Lord's chosen people and he would take care of them. This is what I need to remember. If I put my trust in the Lord, he will help me and my son. I need to remember his words to Joshua in the Bible. "Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest." Joshua 1:9 I know if I put my trust in God, he will be with me and help me. But I also need your help. We have asked our friends in the past to pray for our family and Joshua specifically and we are calling upon you again. I absolutely believe your prayers have helped us find the right path for Joshua in the past and we need you yet again. If you feel comfortable doing so, please pray for us. In the meantime I will do everything I can and remember to "be strong and of a good courage." Thank you.