Strength for This Day and Season
Autumn
has arrived with its familiar beauty. It has always been my favorite time of
year. From September through December, the world seems touched by a special
kind of wonder.
But
this year feels different. My heart is heavy, and my spirit is low. Stephanie isn't here anymore. It’s been nine months since those words shattered my
world: “Stephanie died last night.” In the wake of that loss came wave
after wave of heartbreak and hardship. And yet—looking back—I see something
remarkable. I made it through each one. Every time I faced what I didn’t think
I could, somehow, I did. Each day brought just enough strength to continue.
That
strength wasn’t mine. It was God’s.
In
Deuteronomy 33:25, we are reminded that “As your days, so shall your
strength be.” God promises us the exact measure of strength we need for
each day—not for tomorrow, not for next week—but for today. His
provision always matches our need.
As
I reflect on all I’ve endured, I realize He has never failed to give me what I
needed to survive the day. My strength and energy come from my Creator, not
from my own doing. Exercise, rest, and eating might help our bodies, but only
God’s Spirit sustains us.
So,
when my emotions overwhelm me and the holidays stir deep sadness, I will trust
that Jesus walks beside me—and, when I cannot walk, He carries me. I will get
through this season. I will be okay, because God’s promise still holds true.
We all struggle with something, for we live in a sinful world and daily struggles can mess with us! It doesn't have to be grief and loss, the things humans deal with are real and no one has a perfect life. God knows that and God supplies our needs.
In
this season of thanksgiving, may we all pause to see how God, our Creator,
equips us daily—with grace, strength, and mercy to face whatever comes. Let us
open our eyes to His presence and our hearts to His divine help, giving thanks
for His unending care.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for giving us strength for this day—no more, no less—just
enough to make it through. Help us trust Your promise, especially when our
hearts are broken. Amen.
