as Every Day
is a Gift
There are those times when even though I feel things were not accomplished or have not gone as planned, I enjoy every “this” day God graciously gives.
Besides the daily grind of any kind of work, attending parties, events and activities are great things to look forward to giving us some sort of break from it all. However, taking time to enjoy today, this day you are living in presently, can bring a whole lot more happiness into a rather routine life.
Somewhere right smack in the middle of things that are going on in your day, enjoy the moment(s) and learn to be thankful. Rejoice in the simplicity of the “little” things that God allows along the journey.
It took me a long time to appreciate those little moments, until something special happened at a time I least expected. I remember years ago when we were moving, and everything was quite hectic.
We had a kitten at the time and for her own protection she was in one of the rooms with the door closed. The room was already empty with a few toys, and all of her essentials so she could run around, play or do whatever her little heart desired. Placing her in that room allowed us to go in and out of the front door without her escaping.
As I finished packing up the kitchen and walked passed that closed door I felt so bad that she was in there alone. "She is safe, it is okay." This was the phrase I played over and over in my mind trying not to feel guilty and reminding myself that we had a timeline for moving.
Suddenly, in the midst of it all I heard the Lord speak to my spirit, "I'd take time to play with her." I can look back with no regrets in listening to the prompting of the Holy Spirit.
We were blessed to have her with us for twelve more years and I am so glad to have taken the time on that day to play with her. It is one of my most precious "this day" moments I have ever had, and to this day I make sure to bask in the "this day" gifts God puts before me without guilt or regret!
Enjoy Life on "This" Day
God has given us the power to enjoy life if we choose, the problem is that we often choose the not so important moments of each day to focus on and totally miss out of the special times during the day.
Oh how quickly we forget ... When we wake every morning, blessings, mercy and favor are already waiting for us. They were prepared in advance by God so we would be blessed in the midst of all else that may happen.
"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness."
Lamentations 3:22-23
In the original Hebrew writing, the word mercy is actually "checed" which means favor, loyalty, lovingkindness, steadfast love, faithfulness and goodness. That one word says a lot!
In the Divine plan of God He established that we should wake with these new blessings for a fresh new start to each day. Knowing that we have Daily Favor should continually renew our hope, causing us to enjoy every single day we have breath to live!
Thoughout our lifetime we will have labored in much work to achieve certain goals set for ourself and/or our family. In doing so we expect compensation for all our labor, but often fail to recognize the rewards that God drops along our path that have nothing to do with finances.
Be glad when you earn a living and take time to rest from that work, giving God the glory for the blessings it may bring. If you are currently without a job or retired, praise the Lord that mercy will come again the next day filled with new blessings yet to unfold.
“As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor – this is the gift of God.” (Ecclesiastes 5:19 NKJV)
Meanwhile, take advantage of "now" time; the current moment and what is happening right before your eyes. There are "favored" moments about to take place - do not miss them!
People are watching how you live life and respond to situations. Decide to enjoy your favored life full of mercy (today, on this day as well as the rest) and make a difference for the Kingdom.
"This is the day (not tomorrow, not yesterday, but today) that the LORD has made. I will (you decide, not maybe I will, but I surely will) rejoice and choose to be glad in it." (Psalm 118:24 emphasis mine)
Today is the only time you will have to enjoy “this” day, so why not make the most of it? Do not wait until something happens before you appreciate the *vapor time you have here on earth. Be sure that with every encounter you leave with something positive as you journey with Jesus. (*James 4:14)
Rejoice, be glad … this day God chose to give you “life” favor. Learn to enjoy the favor of God in blessings and mercy on "This Day" and daily.
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Until next time, life itself is God's favor!
“I came to give life abundant with favor .”
Jesus Christ
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