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Today is All You've Got!
by
Ann Stewart
This day; this moment, is all you’ve got. It’s the only
thing you can have control over. Yesterday with all its mistakes,
disappointments and sorrows is gone forever. Even its happy moments and
triumphs have disappeared. Yes, the pain and the elation live on in your
memory. But, there is absolutely nothing you can do to alter any of it.
Tomorrow is yet to come. It is very important to hold a dream in your
heart and work towards it with all your mind and soul. However, what are
you doing right now? Are you fretting about the past, allowing past
hurts to control what you’re doing today? Today is a new day! It’s fresh
and clean, like the first crocus springing up through the snow! You’re
singing and smiling ... then you’re out the door. A motorist cuts you
off, the traffic light is way too long, the subway door bangs in your
face as you’re ready to jump on, your boss who’s having a bad day dumps
on you... on and on it goes.
Suddenly you’re back in “yesterday” again! You remember that you’re
short-tempered and have little patience. The devil whispers in your ear
that you’re inadequate, that if you had not spent that little extra time
with the Lord you would have made the subway in time... and on it goes.
That is the time to quickly take stock of your situation – before you
entertain those kind of thoughts! Tell your mind to focus on the fact
that Jesus made you His heir. You are now, this very moment, seated in
heavenly places. He has told you that He is your peace, that He loves
you, that you’re not inadequate and that when you asked Him for
forgiveness, whatever the devil is trying to bring back to your
remembrance has been cast in the sea of forgetfulness by Him.
So, if you have been forgiven and God has no memory of it, then no devil
in hell has any right to remind you of your past failures! Therefore, if
anyone refers to your unpleasant past, just tell yourself: that’s not
hurting anymore. It’s gone! Now direct your thoughts immediately to
something nice – even if it hurts momentarily! Today is your gift. Live
it as if it is your very last day – after all we never know when the
Lord calls us home. Enjoy it with peace, joy and being a blessing to
others.
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee:
because he trusteth in thee. Trust in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord
Jehovah is everlasting strength.” (Isa. 26:3-4). Yes, you know – that’s
the bottom line, right? In verse 20, the Lord gives you a personal
invitation: “Come, my people, enter thou into my chambers, and shut the
doors about thee; hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the
indignation be overpast.”
Wow! Does He have a Word for every situation, or what?! A momentary
pause may be all you need in any hurtful situation. Create a sudden
need, if you have to. The Lord is even in the bathroom! If that can be
used as an excuse to take some quick time out in a busy situation, like
in the office, then do so and go spend a moment with the Lord and set
your mind on Him, shutting out everything else! Today isl your day! Go
and enjoy it!
About the Author:
Ann is the author of “With Wings as Eagles,” an
inspirational testimonial of overcoming major obstacles.
Get her free inspirational e-zine, worth $79:
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www.lifealteringwords.com/with-wings-as-eagles
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