Philippians 4: 6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

I love this time of year! We are surrounded by abundance, I’m feeling incredibly thankful, the stifling heat is disappearing, and fragrant apples and spices permeate the house. We have been blessed by wonderful friends and family that have given us so much more than we deserve, but lately I have really had to focus on this Bible verse. Sometimes when work is piling up, so much needs to be harvested, the weeds are still appearing, everything needs to be watered, school needs to be accomplished, and the house isn’t as orderly as I prefer, I start feeling overwhelmed wondering how I’m going to get it all done. I have found that stopping and praying and thinking about this verse gives me extraordinary peace. I also remember a good friend’s advice from her grandma that had a large family. When asked how she was able to get everything done without feeling overwhelmed, she said simply, “I just kept doing the next thing.” Life is filled with struggles and it never goes perfectly, but I keep my eyes on Jesus and just keeping doing the next thing. How about you? We love to hear from you!