Like sheep

Today's Isaiah passage (53:6) is a famous one...

We all, like sheep, have gone astray. Each of us has turned to his own way, and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

I come to today's Scripture from a place of nervous quibbling over inconsequential matters. 

I'm anxious. (Big surprise!) I haven't figured out what to do with the girls this summer, and this morning at 10 am is the Roswell Recreation sign-up for summer classes and camps. I'd planned to sign them up for something. But I poured over the brochure last night, and I haven't found anything that is (a) a good price, (b) ongoing and works with my schedule, and (c) something I wouldn't have to force both kids to do.

I sent out an email to other mothers. The only three who got back to me were the mother of a child Isabel is not friends with, and Hannah's mom, who already has Hannah scheduled up all summer. And Audrey's mom, who suggested some things I don't think Lily would like.

I think I'll probably let the 10 am moment pass, like I did with the Cobb County deadline. It doesn't feel right--that nothing is jumping out at me.

Back to today's Scripture, which regards life-and-death matters of the soul. It's about God's ultimate sacrifice and humankind's rescue from Hell.

Lord, I am like a dull-witted sheep. I am stuck on the ground, fretting about my little life. I can't see Your grand plan, or even any plan. Of course I go astray. 


You know what's best for me and my children. I want to lean on You. Will You show me what You have for us this summer? I can't see anything. In the context of You, what do you have for us this summer? I go astray so easily, and then I worry. 


Lord, I will lean on You.


In Your son's name I pray.
Amen