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June, 2003 Here's My Heart... How important is TODAY? When pondering that, consider the following statements..... "TODAY is the first day of the rest of your life". The first time I heard that, I remember thinking, "What does that mean?" But, it really is true, you know. What I may have said or done yesterday cannot be undone, but I have TODAY to start over, to make a difference, to impact someone's life for Jesus. That makes TODAY pretty important, doesn't it? "THIS day is a gift from God." When have you stopped to consider this truth? When I opened my eyes this morning, that was a gift from God. When I put my feet on a soft carpeted floor, that was a gift from God. When I looked out the sunroom at the birds and the sunrise, and the flowers...those were all gifts from God. When I went to the closet to decide from several articles of clothing which ones I would wear today, that was a gift from God. When I ate that bagel, and banana, a glass of skim milk, those were gifts from God. Having a wife, and children, and grandchildren who love me unconditionally, are gifts from God. Having a place to work, as a result of a calling from God in my life is a gift from Him. Yes, THIS day is a new gift from God. It is a very special gift. I want to treat it with the special care with which it was given to me. "THIS is the day the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it." In a world of discouragement, defeat, and despair, I can rejoice in THIS day, because I know God has something special in store for me. It may be an opportunity to witness to someone about Jesus. Or, maybe I will just smile at someone today who needs some encouragement. Or, maybe I will just "lend an ear" to someone who needs to talk. Or, maybe I will face an unforeseen challenge or obstacle, and I will be able to stand back and see what God will do about it. But, I can rejoice in THIS day. "TODAY, if you hear His voice, do not harden your heart." What a warning from the Word of God! What a tragedy if God wanted to speak to my heart TODAY, and I could not hear His voice. So, I want my heart to be soft TODAY. I want my heart to be opened to Him TODAY. Well, what do you think? How important is TODAY? I think God thinks it's pretty important, or He would not have given it to me. Now it's up to me what I do with it. How will you spend TODAY? God bless you Jim Clayton |