Beside

  

 

January 2, 2026

 On this second January day, I asked God to help me know He is still beside me.  Today.  And He did.

 In a Christmas gift return -- a gift that's not quite right and a return that could hurt a heart.  But He eased it, even blessed it.

 In an intersection roundabout -- a maneuver that's a little scary -- a gasper.                   But He slowed it, even spaced it.

 In a non-essential purchase -- a little luxury that's too much after a depleted Christmas budget.  But He discounted it, even endorsed it.  

 In an otherwise quiet day -- a kind of day that can cloud over fast.                                But He sunshined it through a text, even a call.  

 Today I asked God to help me notice that He's still beside me, sensitizing me, guiding me, decisioning me, remembering me.   He did.  I'm so happy.