On this warm October afternoon, I sit in a small border town, just a stone’s throw from Mexico, to share a few thoughts. The sun casts a gentle glow, and I’m reminded of the simple joys—like the arrival of dear friends’ relatives who drove into town yesterday to visit. Their presence brings warmth to an already full heart, even amidst life’s challenges.
You’ve likely heard the saying, “When it rains, it pours.” Today, that feels truer than ever. I’m navigating a whirlwind of responsibilities: assisting someone with sensitive legal matters I can’t discuss, and preparing to call the hospital tomorrow to dispute a denied claim for an overnight stay earlier this month—likely due to an ICD-10 coding error. Life isn’t always easy, and I don’t expect it to be a carefree stroll down Easy Street. But sometimes, when the flames of life’s challenges rise higher, I find myself pleading, “Lord, I’m already battling a blaze—please, no more sparks!”
As Gilda Radner so wisely said, “It’s always something.” And isn’t that the truth? Life’s storms can feel relentless, but dear reader, if you’re weathering your own tempests, know this: we can find peace in the eye of the storm. That peace isn’t just a fleeting moment—it’s found in the Lord, our God, who shoulders burdens too heavy for us to carry alone. Scripture reminds us that Jesus is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6), not only for the world on a grand scale but also for each of us in our daily struggles. Those personal dramas that loom so large? They’re real, and they matter—but to Him, they’re nothing He can’t handle.
Today, as exhaustion tugs at my body, demanding rest more often than I’d like, I’m compelled to share my imperfect, tumultuous circumstances. If I can find peace amid these storms, so can you. Jesus is an ever-present help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1), just a heartbeat away. Whatever burdens weigh on you today, dear friend, I urge you to carry them to the cross and lay them at His feet. As Jesus promises, “My yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:30). In our hardest moments, He carries us. Lean into His everlasting arms and find your rest.
Lord, we come before You, weary from life’s storms. Grant us Your peace that surpasses understanding, and carry the burdens we cannot bear. Help us trust in Your love and find rest in Your presence. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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