Just take one day at a time

“Just take one day at a time.”

It was just annoying to hear. Of course you take one day at a time. But I had a problem and I wanted my dilemma solved. Quickly.

What I wanted to hear was how can I fix it, control the situation and make it align with how it is supposed to be. Oh my how those defiant thoughts can quickly grow to bitterness and anger if left unchecked. I wish I could tell you a lovely story how I heeded those words of wisdom from the start. However, I suppose the story would not be as beautiful without sharing God’s pursuit and abundant grace for me.

Trying to come above water for a breath of air, I reached for the lifeline that dangled in front of me all along. Unhinged confidence, I asked again with a surrendered heart; “What am I to do?” and His reply was “Just take one day at a time.”

Thus began a beautiful voyage of learning to trust, heal, grow and have hope again. Each day as faithful as the sunrise, my Heavenly Father met me, provided me with strength to go through the day despite the hardship, caught me when I slipped and sutured my heart together again using the binding of His love. He never left my side. Even through the angry tears and wallow of grief, He held me; just like a Father would. Comforting arms wrapped around me and whispers of how much He loves me. I cracked and crumbled in His embrace, broken chains of bitterness was all that remained. I learned in those tender embraces peace is not a circumstance, it’s an acceptance.

Accepting you are heard, you are seen, you matter more than you know. Accept the notion suffering produces contentment and joy when your heart is in line with your Heavenly Father’s. There is a greater story to be told.

He knows your grief. Though our quandary is impossible for us, to our Father, He reigns over all. He has already gone before us and won.

So rest yourself. Take your time to allow yourself to be saturated in His presence. In the silence, His serene peace will come to you. Stifle your thoughts and open your heart to accept His gift. Dare to be a trailblazer in your relationship and be the first one to let go of the bitterness. My friend, there is a refreshing well you can drink from that is much sweeter to sup.

Take heart in hope and enjoy one day at a time.