The Renewing

Again and again, it's time for some renewing.

A season behind me, a new one awaits.

I continue to move from theory to practice toward mastery in life.

And with each step forward, my target adjusts and refines.

I gained a little more clarity and a bit more strength.

A little more serenity, courage, and wisdom.

I stand here at the end and the beginning.

Entering this school year, I had thoughts, visions, and plans.

I tried some things, and I adjusted.

I experimented, failed, tried again, and found some successes.

Over and over again, I looked ahead to my targets.

Then I looked behind at the path that led to this point.

I then focused on the day and the moment given to me.

Memento mori. Seize the day.

That season is now behind me.

This new season lies ahead.

And I will approach this season as I did the one before.

Thinking about this day.

Taking care of this moment.

Seeking peace and patience in the present.

This morning, I read an affirmation I had written months ago.

Today may I recognize Christ's strength and rest,

God's stillness and peace,

the Spirit's courage and freedom.

Then, I read these words from Paul's letter to the Ephesians.

Be imitators of God...and live a life of love,

just as Christ loved us.

Today is a day of renewing.

As is this season that lies ahead.

As did the season that closed behind me.

And I will greet it with gratefulness and appreciation.

I will participate in it fully and celebrate that gift.

May my treasure always be in loving and serving and connecting.

May I always live with purpose, on purpose, and for a purpose.

May I be renewed, day by day and season by season.

Always, starting today.

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