Everyday is the first day of the rest of my life...

It is 10:30 Friday morning, and I really should start preparing for Sabbath. Everyone in the family gets excited about the Sabbath, even the baby. Sunset was one of his first phrases. Everything will stop in the Rice home about 6:30 this evening. I only have a few hours to get this place clean, cook a turkey, and make some challah. 
But....

I had to stop this A.M. and put some thoughts down.

Last evening my husband had the last of many meetings. Five years ago the meetings started, and Larry has been singled out for one reason or another. He has been put in the position to defend his beliefs and his God to, who else, other "believers."  My mind spins and my heart aches for so many reasons. How could a pastor and mentor hatefully slander someone he once called brother? How could a district of churches, who desperately need young people, and who just as desperately, need educated pastors, turn down a young zealous man with a large young family? A man who, while working a professional job, pastoring a small church, and totally renovating a house, graduated cum laude with 2 masters degrees? I just don't understand....

What does YHWH say about this:

Barbra, who are you to question My motives? who are you to second guess My plan? Do you think you could do a better job with your life than your Creator? Who are you....you are My child. I wove you together in your mother's womb. I know your thoughts before you speak them. Stop wiggling and fighting in My arms and calm down, trust Me. I've got you and as long as you will let me, I will carry you through this.  Rest peacefully in my loving arms.  My sweet child, you don't have to understand, just trust.  Oh..... and my arms are big enough to cradle your faithful husband too.  He knows this, that is why he is at peace. Now, get the house together so that you can enjoy my gift to you, my Sabbath.  I look forward to being with your family this evening' and I will give you the strength to get your work done today. You know that' sweetie? I love you so. Get going....it isn't Sabbath yet.