Dear Readers,
In a world that glorifies five-year plans, future goals, and self-efficiency, we often forget that God works in the daily. His mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:23)—not because He withholds, but because He invites us to walk with Him, step by step. Not rushing ahead in our own strength, but trusting Him moment by moment.
“Then said the Lord unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you… that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no.”
— Exodus 16:4
When God gave manna to the Israelites, it wasn’t merely provision—it was an invitation to trust. Would they rely on Him daily? Would they resist the urge to hoard, to control, to live in fear of tomorrow? That same quiet question lingers before us each morning:
Will we look first to God—or lean on our own strength?
“God meets daily needs daily. Not weekly or annually. He will give you what you need when it is needed.”
— Max Lucado
Recovery teaches us a similar truth: One day at a time. Not ten. Not tomorrow. Just today. That’s where grace is. That’s where God is. When we borrow worry from tomorrow, we also miss the power that is available today.
“Give us this day our daily bread.”
— Matthew 6:11“Give us grace for to-day; feed the famished affections.”
— Mary Baker Eddy
We don’t hunger only for food—we hunger for peace, clarity, connection, forgiveness, direction, and strength. God offers this nourishment daily—but we must be present for it. We must pause, ask, listen, and receive.
“Your daily life is your temple and your religion. When you enter into it, take with you your all.”
— Khalil Gibran
In other words, how we live our ordinary day is how we live our faith. Folding laundry, answering calls, showing up for others, praying, choosing kindness—this is the sanctuary of real life. Holiness is not far away. It’s found in how we walk through today.
“The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life.”
— William Morris
Even trials and temptations, though unwanted, become doors through which God deepens His grace in us.
“Count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience… But let patience have her perfect work…”
— James 1:2–4
We are not called to perfection all at once, but to let patience shape us through the rhythm of daily life. And when we lack the wisdom or strength to face the moment?
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally… and it shall be given him.”
— James 1:5
We do not need to fear the future, regret the past, or hoard control. We need only to gather today’s bread, accept today’s grace, and walk humbly in today’s light.
Be humble. Be present. Be fed by God’s daily grace.
Amen.
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