Read: Psalm 92:1-5
“But I will
sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my
fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.” – Psalm 59:16
Living in the present moment keeps us from fearing
the future and taking life for granted. As we pay attention to what is going on
right now at this moment, we find joy in:
... the rising and setting of the sun,
... a
butterfly floating on a breeze,
... the air we breathe,
... the laughter of
little children,
... modern conveniences,
... dogs barking in the distance,
... the tick of the clock,
... the whir of the dishwasher or lawn mower,
... the
flowers blooming along the roadside,
... rain for our garden,
... toes to balance
our body,
... clothes to keep us warm,
... soap and shampoo,
... singing birds,
... the sound of a neighbor starting his car or a loved one returning home,
... the
antics of a pet,
... the glitter of the sun on the water,
... the shape and color
and scent of flowers,
... the shape and texture of the clouds in the crystal blue
sky
... and for a roof that does not leak! You can add your own blessing to this list.
As we tune in to God's joy all around us, we start
to notice a change in the feelings within our own soul. We take our negative
emotions to God and learn how to heal them. We also learn to multiply the
positive feelings we experience each moment of the day. As we put our trust in
Christ, we live in abiding peace and joy ~ not only in our spirit, but deep
within our soul (our mind, will and emotions) as well.
Prayer:
O Lord our God, save us and gather us from the nations.
We give thanks to Your holy name and we glorify and praise You (Psalm 106:47).
The works of Your hands are faithful and just; all of Your precepts are
trustworthy (Psalm 111:7). I meditate on all of Your works and consider what
Your hands have done for the children of men (Psalm 143:5). I will tell
everyone about Your kindnesses, O Lord. We praise You for Your deeds and for
Your compassion and many kindnesses (Isaiah 63:7).
Thought for the Day:
Remember…Every tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life.
