Today

Not the day I am planning for. Not the day I am recovering from.

Today.

This is the day the Lord has made. Not the one I would have chosen if the scheduling were mine. Not the one that arrives on terms I would have negotiated.

This one. With its specific weather and particular difficulties and the single unexpected gift I almost missed.

I will rejoice and be glad in it — not because everything is good but because goodness is in it if I look.

Not the day I remember. Not the day I'm working toward.

Today.

God is here. And here is enough to hold whatever today holds.