trusting in transition

Leaving the Christmas week
and entering into our old routine
can sometimes be hard on the heart.

Maybe we had a wonderful time
and now have to face the hum-drum.

Or possibly an old family battle
got stirred again, causing inner
turmoil to lift the sediment
long settled on our heart.

Expectations met or unmet
can clash with the reality
of this Monday morning.

Either way, we need not
find ourselves frustrated.

Rather we can choose to
lift up our shield of faith,
standing firm, leaning into God.

Let us trust in  His mercies,
new each morning,
Let us float upon His grace
this new day rather than struggling
against the rough waters
as we transition from Christmas
to committments.

But you, beloved,
building yourselves up
on your most holy faith,
praying in the Holy Spirit,
keep yourselves in the love of God,
looking for the mercy of
our Lord Jesus Christ
unto eternal life.
​Jude 1:20-21 NKJV

He is for us...
let us trust in Him, always.

Word of God
train me today...
To lean into You, knowing that You
know my needs and my trials.

To know that Your mercies are for me
​and I can begin again, fresh today.