Rejoice!

Julie, my dear friend, sister and mother in the ministry gave me a reading assignment for before the c-section in the morning. Boy, did Jon and I both need to hear these words! I read Philippians 4, specifically these verses:

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. (vs. 4-9)

I can do everything through him who gives me strength. (v.13)

And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. (v.19)

Thank you, Lord or you peace in our life. Thank you for calming my anxious heart and setting my nerves at ease. Thank you for your promise of reason for rejoicing in the morning!