Hear me, Lord, and answer me,

For I am poor and needy.

Guard my life, for I am faithful to you;

Save your servant who trusts in you.

Psalm 86:1-2

The first few days after Christmas can be a bit of a letdown. Some of us are exhausted from shopping, cooking, wrapping, and entertaining.  Some of us poured our hearts into decorating our churches or carefully preparing the worship or music.  The impact on our moods is predictable.  It’s all over.

In our heads, we know the story never ends, but we might struggle with it in our hearts.  We continue to remind ourselves throughout the church year that Jesus came, taught us, loved us, and died for us.  The story is the same.  It’s just the time of the year that changes.

This may be a good time to remind ourselves of the miracle of everyday living.  There are days of wonder, but some days are colorless.  Somedays we feel close to God; on other days, the awareness of God’s presence eludes us.  Most days we just are called to be faithful and trusting, and that is enough.
Nancy Jagmin

Spiritual Director

SMI Board of Directors