It is almost as if you feel some germ just waiting to invade your body and bring great tidings of discomfort and joylessness.

I pray that your families have not been fighting the numerous illnesses that have been going around recently.  I know it has hit many homes involved with the Crave Student Ministry, including my own, and I want to congratulate those who have not had to fight it yet,; you have indeed been blessed.

This time of the year is always a challenge.  You have these periods where people are sick, busy, and sometimes irritable.  You may be one of these or have recently interacted with a perpetrator; in any case, we can take our eyes so quickly off of the source of our joy.

Recently I have found myself struggling to look toward the prize Paul talks about in Philippians, and instead find myself focusing on the temporary struggles of a day, week, month, or even a year.  I have been blessed tremendously and it is in the challenging seasons that I encourage you to look at the blessings you and your families have; even if it is as simple as being healthy.

Be safe, stay healthy, and keep your eyes on the prize!