Nothing Changed

me playing my guitar by my son's bed

Our daily routine includes breathing treatments in the morning and at night. I have to sit right beside my son to ensure the mask stays in place. He sometimes yawns or moves and it'll end up on his forehead or chin... lol Not effective. So, I have to stay close to make sure he gets the medicine properly. Yesterday, I decided to grab my guitar and sit nearby so I could play a little since I can't do much except watch him for 16 loooong minutes.

I pulled the bar stool over to his bedside and just started playing and singing. (poor guy! lol) As I went through some older worship songs I realized that God's holiness hadn't changed a bit. These older songs about His holiness, His love, His grace, mercy, and the cross are still relevant.

It was quite calming to realize that God didn't lose anything when I became a caregiver. His grace didn't start leaking out and His mercy didn't run out. I thought, He is still holy. My circumstances don't dictate or change His holiness, His worthiness. I was suddenly grateful for the consistency of God in my life. I expressed my thanks for how He didn't abandon me when life took an unexpected turn for me.

I love that God remains.

He remains holy.
He remains faithful.
He remains patient, loving, gentle, and kind. 
He remains present.

Today, I will remind myself that God is still the same God on the same throne and He's been there forever. He'll be there forever. I'll be thankful for His patience with me and His willingness to walk with me on this caregiving journey. Nothing has scared Him away yet - and He's not about to leave now! I will trust Him for one more day. Will you join me?

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31 Days in Psalm 31

Cover of 31 Days in Psalm 31

• What’s it like to spend 31 days in a cave with God?

•  What was David thinking about during some of his hardest trials?

• Do you ever feel like life is a cave?


31 Days in Psalm 31 is a devotional that spends 31 days in the cave. Explore your thoughts and emotions and learn how you can give them to God over and over again. Trust Him more!

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