Susan LaffertyBack in the day we studied our stress by listing losses. Marking life experiences.
All the cross-cultural moves. Illnesses. Births. Deaths. Evacuations.
Added up, the numbers were telling.
Stress levels confirmed.
In December, a treasured necklace from Japan falls on the floor. Breaks.
And I get on my knees. Gathering broken pieces. Fragments.
Trying to put the puzzle back together. But it sits.
Incomplete.
So I place what remains in a bowl. Not ready to give up on it yet. Perhaps a shard or two skittered under a cabinet.
Happy New Year!
Look back at 2023 with grace and thanksgiving. Great is His faithfulness.
Look at today with assurance. His mercies are new every morning.
Look toward the future with hope. No matter what this next year holds, He is Sovereign and His steadfast love never ceases!
“Do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you;
I will help you;
I will hold on to you
with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10
