By Sharon SD Mac
As 2025 comes to an end in the next coming days, Christmas Day is upon us once again.
People are rushing. Music fills the air. Families gather around tables heavy with food, laughter, and tradition. Gifts are exchanged, memories are made.
And yet, this year has been one of the hardest seasons of my life, second only to losing Steve Mac four years ago.
As I stand at the edge of closing another chapter, I find myself asking questions that do not come with easy answers. I am learning…slowly, imperfectly, to embrace what God has planned for me, even when I cannot see what lies ahead.
I do not have a crystal ball.
I do not align myself with the stars.
I do not possess the power to predict outcomes or escape the chaos surrounding me.
But one thing I know with absolute certainty:
God is the only One who brought me out of the deep pit Steve and I once endured and the only One carrying me through the chaos I face now.
He is the only One I trust.
Like King Solomon, I do not ask for riches or recognition. I ask for wisdom, strength, and guidance that I may endure faithfully and be used for His glory. I desire to serve the Lord with gladness, knowing that in my work, in my obedience, and in my perseverance, I am glorifying Him and Him alone.
God has humbled me many times.
And still, I am learning.
So I ask Him for discernment…discernment to navigate this world with truth, humility, and courage. Discernment to walk rightly, even when the path ahead feels uncertain and heavy.
Until the day He calls me home, I will serve the Lord all the days of my life. I acknowledge Him as my one and true Savior…the Way, the Truth, and the Life for no one comes to the Father except through Him.
And as I step into the new year, 2026, I lay everything at His feet.
My work.
My future.
My life.
I dedicate it all to You.
For Your glory and Your glory alone.
Soli Deo Gloria.
A Note from the Pilgrim
Pilgrim Sojourner is a space for honest reflections faith walked out one step at a time. If you’re walking through uncertainty, grief, or a season of rebuilding, you’re not alone.
May we all learn to trust God not just at the destination but in the journey itself.
— Sharon SD Mac
Pilgrim Sojourner
Soli Deo Gloria!
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