May 25, 2025 Martha's Musings

High School graduation time is upon us! The babies are leaving the nest, because they are not babies anymore. The time has arrived for them to move forward, and work toward creating their own future. That thought is both a scary and exciting. There are many options to consider: college, technical school, the military, an “off year” to focus, immediate employment, etc. (That last one might be needed in order to even consider the other options.) Regardless of which path one chooses to follow, remember this concept: Take your faith with you wherever you go. As you make this transition, remember that the important things are already stored in your brain. My Dad always said that God intended our heads to be used for a higher purpose than a hat rack, and he was surely right. When my eldest son joined the Marine Corp, I offered him this tidbit of advice from the Woodstock era: Bloom where you are planted. Life may take you in many different directions but try to make the best of each situation. You may not be where you wanted to be, but possibly God needs you where you now are. Maybe someone there needs you? That thought is a bit daunting, and so I welcome all of you to adulthood, where LOTS of things are daunting. When my 25-year-old granddaughter must deal with a difficult situation, she says “Mimi, I sure had a hard time adulting today.” I have had days like that, and you will, too. (That sound you just heard was the bursting of your bubble.) I wish it was not true, but it is, which is why I mentioned earlier in this article that you must be sure to take your faith with you. Not everyone you meet will be Christian, so choose your friends wisely. When problems arise, I like to lean on my favorite Scripture, Psalm 46:10 – “Be still and know that I am God.” It tells you what to do next, (be still), and what mindset to adopt (know that I am God). That should take care of things for you.

Blessings to Cody, Kelsey, and Angel,
You are forever welcomed here at St. John’s!

Martha Arizpe, St. John’s Prayer Team