January 30, 2023

"Any idiot can face a crisis — it's day to day living that wears you out." That’s from Russian playwright Anton Chekhov. He was a medical doctor as well as a writer. So maybe he could face a crisis better than most, but still he’s got a point. The day to day can make a person look forward to bedtime!

Here is a Monday word of encouragement from the prophet Isaiah. “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.” (Isaiah 40:30-31)

“This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.” (In the Morning – BCP)