"Those who trust in the Lord are like Mt. Zion,
which cannot be shaken
but endures forever.”
Psalm 125:1
If you have
had a chance to witness the monarch butterfly emerge from its chrysalis, you
have experienced the end result of a magnificent metamorphosis. After its rebirth, the butterfly rests near
the vessel of transformation until its wings harden. In the same way, many arise in the morning
and sit at the edge of the bed waiting for the cobwebs to clear. For most, this is not as pretty a sight as
that of the monarch. Perhaps the first
thought which comes to mind upon awakening is
"Oh no, it is morning again."
I wonder, if monarchs had higher thought processes, what would be their
first thought upon coming forth into the world.
Each new
day presents us with a new set of problems and challenges. Often, these problems seem overwhelming. We feel swept away by the rapid course of a
fast-paced life undercut by a cross-current called change. Yet, each day we have a choice as to how we
will react to our circumstances. It can
be another stress filled day as we run the obstacle course of life, perhaps fearful
of what lies ahead. Conversely, each day
can indeed be a new beginning as we forge ahead trusting fully in the
faithfulness of our Lord. In order to
accomplish this we must turn our thoughts toward Him each morning before we go
out into the world. We must learn to
trust, living ever with our eyes upon Christ, standing firm on His truth.
