January 31 - LOSS

A loss hits us with an astonishing sensation of surrealism. A dreamlike sensation floats in and we keep waiting to wake up. But after a while the shock subsides, our minds refocus, and we move beyond the moment. Life situations have changed, our plans are rerouted, agendas of before are minor and muted, and as we turn our thoughts forward, we reassess our life's goal. To set our goal, we must know our purpose and our purpose on earth is to follow the path of Christ.  With this as the forethought of every action and the strength of every response, we can walk assured that God is always there to catch us and bear us up.  Times will be hard, this is life, but as we reaffirm our trust in God, He will set our feet on solid ground and restore our joy.

I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. - Psalm 27: 13,14