How often do we wake up either dreading the day ahead of us, or fearful of accomplishing everything we’re supposed to do?  

I spotted the above Marcus Aurelius quote and felt ashamed because so often in the past months, I have awakened with anything but gratitude at the privilege of being alive.  I seriously needed an attitude adjustment.

God said, “Be still and know that I am God,” I reminded myself.  I also recalled His nothing will happen to me today that He and I can’t handle.  I am His daughter, protected by the promises and covenants made in the Bible.

And so this morning, I invite all of us to heed His words:  Be still and know that I am God.

No matter how frenetic the day might become, He is with us, and we can handle it.

It shouldn’t take the death of someone we care about to instill in us the certainty and need to be still and to recognize that life itself is a privilege.  It is ours to appreciate and embrace.

So this morning, I am grateful to be alive.  I look forward to what the day holds in store, confident nothing will occur that God and I can’t handle.  I believe His word.  I believe His promises.  

It is indeed a privilege to be alive.

Blessings,

Vicki