I had some good days recently (before my husband graciously shared his cold with me). I define “good days” as those days when I get to the end of the day and realize I have not spent much time dealing with pain or fatigue. I may not have a 35-year-old’s energy and ability, but I am not doing bad for a 77-year-old.
Good days have been a rarity over the past four years. Since last October, however, they have become more common. I have been working with new medical staff and changes in medications that have eliminated some of the fatigue and pain.
I am trying to remain grateful for what I have in this moment. Things may change in the future, but I cannot live worrying about what might happen then.
(Jesus reminded us to not worry about tomorrow in Matthew 6:34. We are to instead live in the moment.)
So today, January 25, I am grateful.
Psalm 138 (a Song of David titled, “A Thankful Heart) says it all.
“I will give You thanks with all my heart; I will sing Your praise before the heavenly beings. I will bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your constant love and truth. You have exalted Your name and Your promise above everything else. On the day I called, You answered me; You increased strength within me.” [vs 1-3 HCSB]
