Last night it was just me, Shawnee, and Shelby at Bible study.  I've known both of these girls for several years and we've gotten quite close since I've been on the reservation.  Since it was just us there, we decided to do our own little devotional time instead of our Bible study DVD series.  As I sat with these girls, I couldn't help think about the love that I have for them and about the storms that they have both faced, this past year especially.  With that in mind, we read Psalm 46 and talked about how the Lord is our safe place, even in the darkest and most frightening times in life.  What a blessing to sit with those dear girls and remember that truth.  I am truly honored to walk with them during those storms and remind them that they have a God who created them, knows them, loves them, and promises to be their "refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble".   

 

Keep Shawnee in your prayers especially.  Her brother committed suicide a couple of weeks ago and she and her family are hurting.  Please ask the Lord to protect and comfort Shawnee.  Pray that she would turn to Him and find peace and hope in Him.