Jehovah- Jireh

God as provider is a constant theme throughout this Michigan journey. I am reminded of this on a daily basis and marvel at His goodness.

Committing to a twelve week long-term substitute position filled me with angst. What if I cannot see him as often because I need to focus on teaching? How can I balance it when dealing with teaching demands? These were some of the thoughts I battled.

Last night, I had planned to visit my father, but it didn’t happen. The students often miss their regular teacher and express their sadness in a variety of ways. It left me exhausted, so I didn’t make it to Zeeland. It worried me, but God provided. My brother visited my father and attended the staff meeting where they shared observations of my father’s daily activities.

I was concerned about my father’s lack of social activities, but God provided a friend for him: Ellsworth. Ellsworth is often in my father’s room when I visit. The nurse told me that they sit by each other at meals and constantly communicate. God provided a friend for my father. Ellsworth also reminds him to eat more.

Why do I worry? God has and will continue to take care of my father during these twelve weeks. I need to trust in His perfect plan.