We have entered that time of year when predicting the weather is challenging for even professionals.  I once heard a weatherman share that after looking at 98 different weather models 52% said the system would provide 2 inches or more of snow.  Friday morning, I woke up, looked out my window and asked myself why school was canceled. As I fixed breakfast, 30 minutes later, I understood why school was canceled as I watched the precipitation drip off the ice cycles and how those same ice cycles grew longer and longer.  

In the school office, we are constantly tracking enrollment numbers for this time of year.  Every time a re-enrollment pops up in our inbox there a small jump for joy. Mrs. Martens is always looking forward to providing tours for potential students.  Planning for the upcoming year has already begun. 

There are so many questions and unknowns in life.  One thing, we can be confident in, is the love God has for us.  The Psalmist tells us in chapter 139:13-14 “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.  Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”  There are many more verses that remind us daily that God is in control. What a comforting thought, knowing that in all circumstances God is in control. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances: for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.