Verse: "Commit your way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass." (Psalm 37:5)
As the final days of December unfold, we stand on the precipice of a new year. Before us stretches a vast, starlit expanse, unmarred by the footprints of tomorrow. It can be tempting to succumb to the anxieties that whisper within, clinging to the familiar shores of the past or gripping tightly to imagined visions of the future. Yet, in this liminal space, a different invitation arises – an invitation to surrender.
Surrender doesn't mean passivity; it's an active act of trust. It's releasing our need to control, to map every twist and turn of the path ahead. Instead, we turn our gaze skyward, aligning ourselves with the divine orchestration of life's journey. We acknowledge that beneath the twinkling tapestry of stars, a guiding hand weaves a story far grander than our limited minds can conceive.
Prayer: O Divine Mystery, grant us the courage to let go. Help us loosen the tendrils of fear and expectation that bind us. We release our attachments to outcomes, our grasping for certainty. Instead, we open our hearts to the unfolding, trusting that Your unfolding plan is far more exquisite than anything we could have dreamt. Guide our steps, illuminate our path, and grant us the grace to surrender to the rhythm of Your love.
Challenge: This week, practice the art of starlit surrender. Choose a quiet moment to step outside, gaze at the night sky, and let go of one thing that's been weighing on you. It could be a fear, a desire, or an expectation. Release it into the vastness, trusting that the universe will hold it with care. Then, take a deep breath and step forward, embracing the mystery of the unfurling path with open arms.
Remember, dear ones, as we step into the New Year, we do so not alone but hand in hand with the Divine. Let us walk with open hearts, surrendered spirits, and eyes filled with the wonder of stardust.
May your new year be blessed with starlight and surrender.
Written by: Shane Lents