Safety

My sense of security had a bit of a shake-up this week.

It started with a staff presentation given by our local SWAT Team. It was great info, but it made me think about all the crazy, dangerous possibilities you risk in a workplace.

Then it was one piece of bad news after another...a friend in a terrible car accident, another waiting to hear the results of a scary medical diagnosis, and on and on.

That night I left work feeling a little dazed and not taking a thing for granted, my life, my health, or my child.

When I got home and my husband and I caught up with our day, he reminded me that God is in control. God hold us each in the palm of His hand. We can trust Him no matter what happens in our lives.

We are promised this: "The Lord is good. When trouble comes, He is a strong refuge. And He knows everyone who trusts in Him."
Nahum 1:7 (NLT)

As Christians we have the Holy Spirit to help us find joy and have peace when circumstances warrant otherwise. In Romans, Paul encourages us, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:15 (NIV)

With God in control, we can feel safe that He loves us and He hold us close!

P.S. Some good news! It wasn't long before we found out that the friend in the accident miraculously survived and the other's test results came back negative. Praise the Lord!

Announcements

• It's an Impact Weekend again! Be sure to wear your Impact shirt!
• We're gearing up for an awesome courtyard event for our children in Kids Boost on Feb. 7/8. Stay tuned for details!
  
• Save the Date: our next Team Time Out will be Sunday, February 22!
• If you haven’t already purchased your IMPACT t-shirt now is the time! We have them available in the Preschool Headquarters office every weekend for $13.00. Wearing your IMPACT shirt helps spread the word and is a HUGE conversation starter!