encouragement from Jesus: from Matt 10:26-31

1. Don't be afraid! (v. 26)Am I afraid of the changes going on in my life right now? Am I afraid I won't be able to afford coollege for Kaili? Am I afraid of failing? Am I afraid of not being a good leader and mom? God will reveal to me what He wants me to do next in those times of crisis!
2. Stay close to Jesus! (v. 27) Being a leader doesn't mean I get to do whatever I want with my family, ministry, life...it means I do whatever God wants with His family, ministry and my life. (that He created after all)
3. I am precious to Jesus! (v. 29-31) God knows me intimately, down to the very hair on my head. He knows when I am weary, what I'm feeling (goodness knows...I have alot of them), the tension I feel in my family and ministry here at church. God delights in us and is pleased with what we do for Him.

We don't go unnoticed or unappeciated!