Today unfolded with a quiet, holy kindness. Lunch with Clive and the kids was full of laughter, ease, and the simple goodness of being together. There was no rush, no tightness in my chest, no dread lurking in the corners. Presence felt natural again, like breathing.

Later, an old Facebook memory surfaced. Eight years ago, this very day carried anxiety and depression, loud and relentless, stirring palpitations and fear around something meant to be celebrated. Seeing it now did not pull me back. It showed me how far grace has carried me.

God has redeemed this day. What once felt heavy has been lifted. What once stole joy no longer has a voice here. This date is no longer defined by survival but by gratitude. Healing has not erased the past, yet it has transformed its power. The story has changed.

This is the faithfulness of God, steady and personal. He does not merely help us cope. He restores, reclaims, and gently hands days back to us, whole and unafraid. Today stands as living proof that what once was my reality no longer is.

I am deeply grateful. 🤗💞🥳🎂💃🎉

💡Reflection:

• Which dates or seasons has God quietly redeemed in your story 🤔

• Where can you pause today to notice how your reality has changed 🤔

• What does gratitude invite you to release and to receive 🤔

🎺Affirmation:

This day belongs to the Lord. I receive it with peace, gratitude, and joy, knowing that what He heals no longer holds power over me.

🙌 Prayer:

Gracious Father, thank You for Your redeeming love that reaches into our past and reshapes our present. Thank You for lifting what once weighed heavy on my heart and for returning joy where fear once lived. I trust You with every memory, every date, and every unfolding tomorrow.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.