"Children are like arrows in the hands of a mighty warrior."

It is difficult to comprehend their swiftness, strength, potential and
range. They may be in need of learning and training to become sharp and to
the point, while being carved and stretched to focus with speed for each
life target and assignment. With the fletching set so they don't fly in
circles wandering aimlessly, the Great Archer pulls back the bow of destiny
and purpose through the tension of life's challenges, hitting the mark each
time. Battles in life are predictable and the details diverse, but His
victories are beyond our dreams or imagination.

My heart sees the vastness of His arrows in use this week. Lydia, 15, is in
Viet Nam serving orphans and being changed for life. Connor Mac, 13, is no
longer our little boy but his man-size hands, height and muscles foretell of
a leader being groomed, as he spends the days with friends from church.
Holly, full of gifts, talents and straight thinking, has launched a new
photography business. Lindey and Ryan are celebrating Lindey's
accomplishment and joyful end of school "daze" in cosmetology. Their
businesses only serve to fund their passion--music . the famous trio ,
Holly, Lindey and Ryan, join together for two weeks to lead worship at a
youth camp in Houston. As the three prepare to leave, Anna is on a plane
back to Dallas to celebrate a new direction and interest in her life. Will
there be more around our McTable?

Pint- size arrows fill in the gaps of the expanding quiver. Our little E
has been with us this weekend and the joy is beyond words or comprehension.
When his little voice calls us by name, Poppa and Nona" , as he hides behind
the wall and then peeps around the corner to say, "Boo!" and giggles, our
hearts are the target, and His love registers a bull's eye every time!!

Foreign lands or foreign places never have felt more comfortable as we trust
our arrows to His hand. It is on His wings that our arrows take flight for
His purposes and delight.

McTrusting the Great Archer

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