Making Each Day Count
The Apostle Paul wrote, ”One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”1
The past is behind us. We can't undo it even if we wanted to, but we can start each new day with hope and purpose, keeping in mind the words of Minnie Haskins who said, "And I said to the one who stood at the gate..., 'Give me a light that I may tread safely into the Unknown.' And he replied, 'Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way.'"
I couldn't think of a better way to start each day than with God's help. The future is unknown to us, but not to God! Let us leave the past behind, trust God completely, and "Vow to do some of the things you've always wanted to do but couldn't find the time. Call up a forgotten friend. Drop an old grudge, and replace it with some pleasant memories. Vow not to make a promise you don't think you can keep. Walk tall, and smile more. You'll look ten years younger. Don't be afraid to say, 'I love you.' Say it again. They are the sweetest words in the world."2
Life is short for all of us. Be sure to invest your time and energy in eternal values knowing that, in the words of the poet, we have "Only one life 'twill soon be past, only what's done for Christ will last."
Suggested prayer: Dear God, thank You for each new day in which I can serve You. Please help me to invest wisely in eternal values so that when I stand before You face to face, I will hear Your welcome words: 'Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord.' Thank You for hearing and answering my prayer. In Jesus' name, amen.
1. Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV).
2. Ann Landers.
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Richard (Dick) Innes unless otherwise stated.