Saturday, May 9, 1998

Moments of Grace

We have two choices every morning when we wake up. Either we can try to make it a good day or we can dwell on sad things, get to feeling sorry for ourselves and have a bad day.

Proverbs 27:1 says, "Thou knoweth not what a day may bring forth." This is so true. One must have inner peace in his heart to have complete happiness. This is a gift that God has for all of us.

John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life."

Psalm 94:4 tells us, "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge." That is describing security and gives words of encouragement.

We all have disappointments, crisis, even tragedies. This is just life, but this need not destroy our faith. In times like this we need to be much in prayer and take one day at a time.

The shortest road to the mountain top is to count your blessings. Each day is a gift from God, and we need to start each day with God.

Call him -- his phone number is Jeremiah 33:3 -- "Call unto me and I will answer thee and show thee great and mighty things which thou knoweth not."

It has been suggested we give ourselves a pep talk to start the day. Each morning read out loud three blessings the Lord has done for you.

"This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it." Expect it to be the best day ever, and it will be!

Live each day to the fullest. Get the most from each hour, each day, and each age of your life. Then you can look forward with confidence, and back without regret.

Don't be afraid to be happy. Enjoy what is beautiful. Love with all your heart and soul. Believe that those you love, love you. Forget what you have done for your friends and remember what they have done for you. Disregard what the world owes you and concentrate on what you owe the world.

When you are faced with a decision, make that decision as wisely as possible -- then forget it.

The moment of absolute certainty never arrives, and above all, remember that God helps those who help themselves. Yesterday is gone forever, think of it as just a memory or a canceled check.

Tomorrow may never come. God does not promise us a tomorrow, it is just a hope. All we have for sure is today, so be sure the make today a Happy Day.

Today has been a beautiful sunny day. I've heard happy birds singing sweet songs. I've feasted my eyes upon nature's wonders.

I had clothes to wear and food to eat. I'm enjoying a cozy, comfortable home, and my bills are all paid once again.

I glory in God's unfailing love which is forever on display. I didn't ask him for these dear blessings, but he showered me with them anyway.

Praise his holy name! Today has been a Good Day.

Ruth Bundick

Abilene