Listening, loving, and guiding

So many things are on my mind lately. One of them is Ebola. To be quite honest it scares me--not because I am afraid I will get it, I am afraid for my children. Very afraid. I hope the doesn't spread like we all secretly think it might. That fear of it spreading and infecting the ones I love really got me thinking about my relationship with God. 

I feel like I have been a slacker for far too long, letting myself slip further and further away from Him. In the event of something bad happening, like Ebola coming close to the borders of my home and heart, I want to know that I have been a faithful servant to Him. Not only for myself, but for the two little ones that are sleeping in their rooms. I want to lead a life that will strengthen them as individuals as they grow and learn and mature. I want them to grow up knowing right from wrong. I want them to he compassionate, caring, generous, and hard working children of God.

Tomorrow isn't guaranteed. Neither are the next five minutes, five months, five years, etc. With all the bad in the world right now, it is nice to know that no matter what situation life brings you, you can always find peace and comfort. When no one will listen; when you can't count on anyone; when you are doubting yourself; God is there. He is always there--Listening, loving, and guiding us. We just have to let him.