The Strength of Christ

 

     After being confined to our homes for so long, with the inability to connect with friends and family other than on social media sites, it is no wonder we were hit by culture shock on our road trip. From isolation to overwhelming noise and crowds left us with a desire to just be alone again! For the most part, it has been wonderful to hug friends and family, to experience life together, to celebrate weddings and the gathering of friends.

     There are times we need to slowly adjust to the changes in our lives. Each milestone, each tragedy, each circumstance offers us opportunities to meet the challenges, to find new wisdom, to dig deeper in how we choose to live out our lives, to build our spiritual strength with Jesus.

     In our younger, busier days, there is often no easy way to reflect, to stop and savor, to think about what God may be teaching us. With the passage of time, God reveals how He has worked in the past, how much He has grown us in our faith and gives us the courage to adapt to all that lies ahead.

     What is God saying to you today? Where is He leading you next? What will the year ahead look like and who will you spend it with? With Christ, all things are possible.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

     Let go and lean on His mighty strength and power when you can’t see the way ahead. He is there, ahead of you with the right plan.

Jesus,

We count on Your strength through each day. Give hope where there is none. Give strength when we face weakness. Give patience in the midst of confusion. And fill us with peace for the day ahead.

Amen