Psalm 36:5-9 
Your unfailing love, O LORD, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. 
Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the ocean depths. 
You care for people and animals alike, O LORD. 
How precious is your unfailing love, O GOD! 
All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of your wings. 
You feed them from the abundance of your own house, 
letting them drink from your river of delights. 
For you are the fountain of life, 
the light by which we see. (NLT)

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What do you need that God is not? 

Nothing. 

Absolutely nothing. 

What do you need that God will not provide?

Same answers. 

These are good thoughts for our family. We are entering a season of transitions. These are good transitions. Lots of fun stuff is included. Even so, there is always stress related to change, no matter how good. 

This means this is a time to recall where we truly stand, what is most important, and how we should navigate these weeks and months ahead. 

This also means awakening on a Saturday morning to our Black Dog’s growling stomach and her gentle approach of encouraging me to fill her bowl with chewy delights. 

This also means awakening at almost the same moment to a list of ToDos from my bride, who is away at a conference and remembers what all needs to be accomplished before she returns Monday. 

The dogs’ bellies are full. My bride is off to her conference events. Two cups of coffee have been received. I have my assignments for the day. God’s mercies are new and fresh. His kindness is on full display. Strength for the work and focus for the tasks are ready for employment. 

Let’s go. 

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I will lean into this season with intention and anticipation.

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Our Father, change not managed well feels like loss. Change in your loving care feels like gain. Thank you for the gains of the day ahead and the season to come. Lead us forward at your pace of grace. Amen.