Back to the Grind, But Not the Same

“So, teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” ~ Psalm 90:13 (NKJV)

Christmas has a way of slowing us down. For a moment, the world feels softer. We breathe a little deeper. We remember what matters. But then December 26 arrives, and life starts tugging us back into the grind—emails, errands, responsibilities, routines. The quiet glow of Christmas can fade faster than we’d like.

But what if getting “back to the grind” didn’t mean going back to normal? What if the days after Christmas are actually one of the most spiritually strategic moments of the year?

Psalm 90:12 reminds us that wisdom grows when we pay attention to our days. We should acknowledge not just the holy days, but the ordinary ones too. The days filled with laundry, work, conversations, and choices. These days shape us just as much as Christmas morning.

As we move toward the New Year, we have a choice:

We can slide back into old rhythms…

Or we can carry the wonder of Christ’s coming into the everyday grind.

The shepherds didn’t stay at the manger. They returned to their fields—but Scripture says they went back “glorifying and praising God.” Same fields. Same sheep. Same responsibilities. But not the same hearts.
That’s our invitation today.

Let the joy of Christ reshape how you step back into your routine.

Let the peace of Christ steady you as you face unfinished tasks.

Let the presence of Christ remind you that no day is “ordinary” when He walks with you.

Before the New Year arrives, ask the Lord to help you number these last few days of 2025 with intention. Not rushing. Not drifting. But living awake—grateful, purposeful, and grounded in Him.

Closing Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You for the beauty and wonder of Christmas. As we step back into our daily routines, help us not to lose what You stirred in our hearts. Teach us to number our days with wisdom. Help us carry Your peace into our work, Your joy into our responsibilities, and Your presence into every moment. Shape our steps as we move toward a new year. We return to our “fields” glorifying and praising You. In Jesus’ name, AMEN!