Brokenhearted

Your Refuge and Strength

God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.
—Psalm 46:1 (NLT)

There is so much bad news in the world. Just watching the evening news can be like seeing a horror movie. There are reports of murders, terrorists, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes. If you focus all on those dangers and forget I am taking care of you, fear will creep into your mind.

Remember: I am your Refuge and Strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. You don’t have to be afraid of anything, because I am in control. Every day, I pour out My grace in countless places and situations. I shower blessings on your planet—and even many miracles—but the evening news doesn’t report these things.

Don’t focus on all the bad news; focus on Me. See My Presence all around you, and remember that I am your Refuge.

Brevity Of Life

Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. (NLT) ( Psalm 90:12 ) 

It's easy to push aside the knowledge that life is short. That is, until we hear of a loved one who passes. When we really come to value our life, it becomes less important to have additional time and more important to have quality time. We grow in wisdom with our choices of how we spend our time. Let's stay sensitive to how we spend our time, where we spend our time, and with whom we spend our time.

Lauren...

Sassy

Athletic

Smiling

Baller

Sweet

Funny

Polite

Sneaky

Joyful

Brave

Kindhearted

Tough

Talented

Beautiful

A Leader

Bubbly

Judson and I were so fortunate to get to know Lauren through our many basketball and volleyball sleepovers and events. She was ALWAYS a joy to have around! My girls are brokenhearted. Our entire family is grieving with the Moody's tonight. I just can't imagine the pain Dana, Joey, JT and Matt are experiencing.  We will continue to pray for this sweet family. God will take care of them.