A New Day

Oh how wonderful the sunrise as it re-lights our world and brings the new day.  We are given this promise of a new day by our God. Luke 1:78-79 promises that "because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace."  With each day we are given another chance. 

Another chance to love.  

Another chance to forgive.  

Another chance to live.

It has been quite awhile since I have posted on this blog.  It seems that time has passed swiftly and that I have been racing to keep up.  Sometimes life gets like that and all you can do is try to remain focused on the tasks of the day and to find time for thanks and praise.  I have returned to the academic life and am trying to balance that with work, family and my spiritual journey.  The program that I am in helps me somewhat in that respect.  I have started down the road to my Masters degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling.  So far, I have completed one three credit semester course in eight weeks and am embarking on my second class.  Much theory, reading and writing.  Thus, not much time for blogging.  But I seem to be settling into the routine a bit now and I hope to continue my thoughts and ramblings here.


In earlier posts, I spoke about the need to listen and to quiet the naysayer within.  I also spoke of trying to be a better farmer in helping to grow the seed.  These things I have started to put right, and so I listen and I learn.

Today is a new day!  

Each day that I am given is a day to celebrate the creation of our God.  Find the beauty of Him in His will and let His hands shape you into what He has planned.  It is the way to find the sacred in the ordinary, and a way of peace.


Now as this day comes to a close and the night falls quiet 'round me, I prepare for the 'morrow and if He is willing another new day awaits.  

In His peace and grace.