This afternoon

This afternoon has been trying for my spirit. It happens every now and then, that I have a tougher than normal time with the kids. I am doing Bible studies and know that anger is a sin, and so I have been focusing on not losing it. It is 6pm, which is one of those hard times of the day when you have small children, much less 3. I blew it with my middle child today, over eating her squash. I don't know that I got angry, but I do know that I did not respond to her the way I should have. I know, what 3 almost 4 year old wants to eat their squash? But really, it was great! The other 2 ate it! But after the squash incident, it was time to go upstairs. Well, there is still my little one crying for mommy. I gotta tell you, I really get tired about 6:00 p.m. I want to put them in bed and veg. Not to mention I am praying for a literal financial miracle, I have my wisdom teeth cut out first thing tomorrow, Tim comes home on leave in 3 weeks, I need to lose 25 pounds, oh, and did I mention my son is adhd? Oh, and I live with my parents for the year? Which that is a blessing, but it is hard none the less. Anyway, so as I trudged up the stairs, I began thinking of verses to hold on to, no, cling to tonight.

Psalm 34:8
Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

Psalm 62:7
My salvation and my honor depend on God ; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.

Psalm 119:114
You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.

Proverbs 14:26
He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge.

Nahum 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him,

1 Thessalonians 5:23
May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ

I hope to bring verses to mind instead of anger and stress. The Lord is my refuge in times of trouble, and he will give me peace and rest.