Well… here we are again. Friday afternoon, and I almost forgot to write this week’s devotion. Another busy, full, unpredictable week.
Last weekend started with no school on Monday, which meant our grandchildren who live with us spent time with their other grandparents because my husband and I both had to work. Add in the fact that we live in Michigan — where the cold this week has been absolutely brutal — and it felt like we were constantly adjusting plans. When I checked the weather this morning, it was –1 degrees, and by the time I got to work, the wind chill read –26. School was canceled again, which meant scrambling (once more) to make childcare arrangements.
It’s been one of those weeks.
There were also heavier moments. Someone who is part of our lives — though more on the edges — was released from prison this week. We don’t yet know how that will affect us, but it has brought extra stress into our home and has definitely been covered in prayer by friends and family. I’m always mindful of how much to share, but I also want to be honest: uncertainty can weigh heavily, even when you’re trying to trust God with it.
But this week wasn’t all hard.
During winter break, my granddaughter and I did a photo shoot together, and this week I received the pictures. They absolutely made me smile. What a gift — not just the photos themselves, but the memory of that time together. Laughter, imagination, joy… all captured in a way I’ll treasure forever.
And then there was my favorite moment of the week.
This morning, before heading out the door, I noticed a piece of paper left on the table. It was a note from my granddaughter — full of hearts, color, and love — telling Nana how much she’s loved. In the middle of the cold, the stress, the schedule changes, and the unknowns, that simple note stopped me in my tracks and reminded me of what really matters.
This week has held ups and downs. Stress and beauty. Worry and joy. And through it all, God has been present — quietly, faithfully, steadily.
Sometimes His reminders don’t come in big answers or dramatic moments. Sometimes they come in photographs that make you smile… or a child’s handwritten note waiting on the table.
And sometimes, that’s exactly what we need.
📖 Scripture for This Week
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.”
🙏 Closing Prayer
Lord, thank You for walking with us through the ups and downs of our weeks. Thank You for being present in the uncertainty, the stress, and the unexpected changes. Help us notice the gentle reminders of Your love — the moments that make us smile and steady our hearts. When life feels overwhelming, remind us that You are near and that we are never alone. Amen.
Moments of Devotion 
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