This morning I received a phone call from a friend. She was in distress over her elderly father. He had fallen, and was taken to the emergency room. There, he was diagnosed with pneumonia, diverticulitis, heart trouble and they hadn’t even addressed the fall.

“I will be with him until he is settled, say a prayer.” ~ I prayed.

Shortly thereafter I received a text message from a friend. “Birth day is today! Spending the day at the hospital waiting on the baby!” I prayed.

A beautiful reminder that we are not alone. Jesus waits with us in good times and in bad, steadfast and loving He is with us.

The Taize song came to my heart,

Wait for the Lord, his day is near.
Wait for the Lord, be strong take heart
Prepare the way for the Lord
Make a straight path for Him
Rejoice in the Lord always
He is at Hand
Joy and gladness for all who seek the Lord
The Glory of the Lord shall be revealed
All the Earth will see the Lord.

Lois Vold