Reflecting

At the end of a long week, it is good to stop and reflect on what has been and what could have been. My understanding is limited, and I would like to see my life and times as the Lord sees them. Give me perspective and understanding, Lord Jesus…

Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”
John 13:7 NIV

Sometimes we wonder, seriously, as to what is happening to us or around us and we are left with a sense of despair. Why does life feel like this? Why didn’t things go better or the way I thought or the way they used to? Or you might have had a week in which everything went your way, but you haven’t yet stopped to acknowledge who is truly responsible. You think you were great this week…

Lord Jesus, thank you for your presence in my life this week.

Thank you for helping me in ways I didn’t even acknowledge were you.

Thank you for protecting me from things which could have been worse. Thank you for protecting me from myself.

Help me to reflect on the things you provided for me which I took credit for. Help me see your goodness in my life and how you made this week better.

Give me the perspective and insight of heaven to look at my life through your eyes. Reveal what I can do better for today and tomorrow.

Give me understanding of what has been and of what you are doing around me. Inspire me to be part of it.

Amen.

Marc Kinna