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Recently I had the joyful privilege to have Saturday morning brunch with two of our three granddaughters—one by birth, one by marriage. We wished the third could be with us, but she was several hundred miles away.

Conversation ran from recent experiences to memories from our childhood, from our routine activities to special opportunities, from the anticipation of coming events to just the enjoyment of a comfortable place with good food—over which we could share a time of refreshment.

As our time was nearing conclusion, we centered our thoughts on the most important thing God has taught each of us this year.

The older of the two said her greatest lesson was to realize she ultimately is not in control. She and her husband, our grandson, have spent the last several months watching—and in many ways, directing—the building of their new house. She was able to make various choices but the final decision was given to the builder. She said it was hard not to be in control, but learned that because of the knowledge of the builder, his final authority brought about the finished product that was exactly what it should be.

As we continued talking, we were reminded of how often we all make choices and use our control, or authority, to care for a need—but the Lord, in His great wisdom, overrules our would-be control. Matthew 28:18-19 tells us what Jesus spoke about authority: “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, ‘All authority is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.’”

The younger of my two special brunch partners had recently traveled to Israel with several friends and people from her church. She was impressed with the greeting of “Shalom,” or “peace.” She said that though she believed herself to be a peaceful person, she was reminded of areas lacking in a truly peaceful spirit. Philippians 4:7 says, “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” The peace of God covers every area of our lives!

I was able to share with them that because my husband has a physical limitation that has required my close attention, I have learned much about the sufficient grace that is mine to claim. II Corinthians 12:9 says, “And he said unto me, ‘My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.’ Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”

A lovely brunch with two young ladies for whom I am very thankful brought great reminders of what God is doing in our lives and what He is teaching each of us daily through His perfect plan. Hebrews 13:5 reminds us, “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”

Whether our need is learning to yield control to an authority, having the peace of God in every area of our lives, or trusting in His grace to carry us through our every need, we can confidently say that we have a great God!

— by Lorraine Strohbehn