Oh, We Wish!

We all have our wishes.

We wish Covid would completely disappear. We could wish an upcoming surgery and rehab were behind us. We may wish it were summer. We wish we were on the other side of that big project coming up.

And, of course, those “can’t wait” words of excitement make their way into our vocabulary.  Can’t wait for the big trip, can’t wait for retirement, can’t wait to see our grandkids.

If we’re in a dark tunnel, we’ll rightfully strain our eyes to see the light at the end of it.

But as we flip our daily or monthly calendars, we realize each day we have is precious. Lord, help us—even as we look forward to the possibility of better days ahead—not to wish away our hours, days, months and years!

Of course, we’re excited about eternity and heaven … our lives to come after we depart from this earth.

But let’s also embrace the moment. Let’s not wish the gift of time away. May the Lord give us grace to face today—full of faith and hope.

We’re grateful for our 2022 calendar, rich with both ministry and relaxation. Even as we look forward with eager anticipation, may we be fully present in the now. Appreciative and attentive to whom and what’s before us today.