Often times do I hear, “Out with the old; in with the new,” or “Onto a new chapter of my life!” But very recently, I had a conversation with a close friend of mine and she pointed out one thing…
Opening new chapters in our lives does not necessarily mean bringing the old chapter to a close; the story remains and the journey continues.
New chapters may appear as we go, but the old chapters do not disappear. They are a part of the journey, and it is simply learning patience in how the story unfolds, and where each chapter will take us. But whatever is done and read in the old will always be a part of how we tread the journey. And how we see the story is how we choose to journey through each chapter.
“Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints, to those who turn to him in their hearts. Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down from the sky. Yea, the Lord will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase. Righteousness will go before him, and make his footsteps a way.”
(Psalm 85: 8, 10-14)
Lord, I pray that I may never forget or fail to be content where You have led me, where You are leading me, and where You will be leading me to in my life. May I always find joy and beauty wherever I go, and stand in steadfast love and faith, so that I may grow in righteousness and peace,
Amen.