PrintGrace For Today
The physical factors are certainly there – stiffness and slowness of movement, issues of balance when turning or walking, dependence on medication and the fact that various "finer finger" tasks (like typing these notes) take more effort and concentration.
But perhaps it's in the area of my attitude and my mind that the major impact is felt. There's a lot of frustration. My body cannot keep up with my mind. It would be easy to give way to depression. Then, this morning, I opened my mail and tucked away in a small devotional article was this observation.
It matters not if you are unable to serve as you did before, practice your talents, or put your gifts to use as often. God knows your every weakness and He still desires to use you right where He has placed you.
Addressed to my heart by my Heavenly Father and posted by the Holy Spirit, this simple reassurance will send me on my way rejoicing for this day. The energy and impact of this encouraging truth will probably diminish in the not-too-distant future and I will need further encouragement.
But this is sufficient for today. After all, Jesus taught us to live day at a time. I'm not to worry about tomorrow. There will be fresh grace tomorrow adequate for that day. His mercies (including His grace) are new and fresh every morning. I don't have to survive on yesterday's leftovers.
