Don’t be so quick to rush past yesterday that you miss the good in it … that you miss the God in it. God is faithful!

Don't be so quick to rush past yesterday that you miss the good in it ... that you miss the God in it. God is faithful! #eventhen Share on X

Reflecting Back

The year 2020 presented itself difficult in multiple ways. Many of us had lofty expectations of what 2021 should look like, myself included. So far, though, circumstances have dimmed those possibilities. Issues that plagued last year have continued into this one, and new ones seem to be added weekly if not daily.

It’s tempting to reflect back only to pine for future days of comfort and peace. That habit tempts me more than I like to admit. I see the ugliness of yesterday and grieve. I remember the hardships of the past year (many that continue) and complain. That’s not all bad. Noticing the broken things allows them to be fixed. Realizing the pain moves us to empathize and comfort others. Seeing the wrongs helps us address them for the future.

Seeing Blessings

However, the trouble many of us have is moving beyond the grieving and complaining to see the good. We get so caught up in the wrongs and struggles, we miss the blessings. No matter how dark the days are, blessings still abound: blessings such as freedom, food, home, friends, family, health and healthcare; moments of comfort and joy; warm sun and refreshing rains; green grass and brilliant sunrises; wispy clouds and glorious sunsets. Such beauty remains because our good God still reigns.

So instead of merely looking back and being miserable, look back with the intention of learning for the future as well as seeing and remembering the faithfulness of the Lord! And then look forward with eager anticipation to God’s continued blessings as He makes all things new in His time.

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A New Day

Each day we awake is a new day, each one filled with new mercies and just the right amount of grace to see us through. This giving way to a glorious new day when fear, pain, sorrow, and even death are wiped away for all time!

Each day we awake is a new day, each one filled with new mercies and just the right amount of grace to see us through. Share on X

God Is Faithful

God is faithful … in this year as in the last! In the night as in the day! Let’s be grateful for the the Lord’s hand in the past and celebrate His continued work in the future. Let’s look forward with joyful expectancy, no matter the circumstances that may be looming.

Because God is greater, and victory is secured!

Let's look forward with joyful expectancy, no matter the circumstances that may be looming. Because God is greater, and victory is secured! #eventhen Share on X

“I will rejoice and be glad in your faithful love because you have seen my affliction. You know the troubles of my soul” Psalm 31:7, CSB

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Reflections: Last year proved difficult in many ways. How have you seen God faithful during that time?