Habakkuk 3:17-18

 I recently found in my bible a paraphrase of Habakkuk 3:17-18 that I wrote in August 2013.

Though my computer wont turn on and there's no "xtra" for replacing it,

Though Peter says he wont go to Riverside Military School and I have taken all he possesses,

Though Larry suffers poor health and my responsibility feels huge,

Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.

I remember that time, it felt so heavy and yet it all worked out.  I replaced the computer perhaps even twice over now.  Peter did go to RMA for 2 years.  Larry had a great final year in the nursing home and is with Jesus now.  The Lord remained faithful through that time of trials.  And now I can trust that he will continue to do so as I write my new version.

Though Peter and I both tested positive for Covid today,

Though we have unknowingly exposed beloved family and friends,

Though we are missing freedom to roam, income and Christmas festivities,

Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.

For the past 4 months I have prayed with my little ones during naptime asking God to keep our classmates and their families as well as our school from getting sick with the virus.  I recently shared with a friend that by praying this, I didn't presume that I would never get sick but that by praying it, it gave me confidence to know it came sifted through the loving hands of my father if I did. This has been put to the test. I did have lots of emotions when the Nurse Practitioner confirmed that Peter and I were both positive.  Symptoms had me highly suspicious but hearing it was jarring.  I realized I now had the opportunity to act upon what I said I believed  This is not ideal nor fun but it in no way negates the faithfulness of my God.  So I choose to rejoice in him.