January 27

“When I had lost all hope, I turned my thoughts once more to the Lord.”  Jonah 2:7a  NLT

God’s love and power can pierce the darkest gloom and misery that descend upon our lives. The fear of disability and isolation drives many people to the brink of despair. What once may have been a comfortable existence can suddenly become filled with pain and depression.

Because life is precarious, it is necessary to see the grace of God in each moment. The ability to find small miracles in our daily lives strengthens the bond we have with God. We can use all of our senses to gather evidence of God’s presence in a shining moon, a whiff of freshly fallen snow, or a mended relationship.

The unconditional love given by a dog is a reminder of God’s nearness. No matter how brutal the day has been, the welcome I receive from Famous reassures me and helps me remember the One who gave him to me.

You are my hope, Lord. Help me to see your footprint today.