Reflection

“Stop obsessing over the ‘lasts.’ Be ready to greet the firsts and the yet-unseen nexts that are coming around the bend.  Look alive, they’ll be there any minute now.”  ~Maggie Smith (poet)

Prayer

God of the unexpected,

We so often dwell on the past, even though we know we cannot change it. Yet you greet us each day with surprises and blessings beyond anything we could have imagined—moments that bring unexpected joy. Help us release what we cannot control, and instead embrace the hope of what is yet to come. We trust that whatever comes from you will be amazing; keep our eyes open for those beautiful surprises. We pray this in your name. Amen.

Call to Action

Be sure to watch for how God surprises me today, then give thanks for those unexpected joys.