Joy

Yesterday afternoon 1/26/09 there was a blurb on the news, a helicopter had crash with 4 killed, no other details. My heart took a leap and I called friends in TN. and they said it wasn't Bob. Then today there was an e-mail from him saying he was well and would be back in the states in a couple of weeks. I prayed he wasn't in the rubble, does that mean that I was I hoping it was some others son? Paul said to praise God and have joy in all circumstances. It doesn't feel joyful. I know there are four grieving families and I grieve for them. I'm so thankful that Christ is in my life and stands next to me and those families. I pray their sons and daughters are believers and have entered the kingdom. Bob's favorite verse is Isaiah 40:31 it starts with "But for those who trust in the Lord will find strength". I pray every morning to trust in the Lord. Seems simple-I need His strength.