Happy September to my dear friends and family!! Yesterday is gone, tomorrow may never come, but this day and this new month, we have the opportunity to practice recognizing God\u2019s blessings in EVERYTHING!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s a big deal to wake up to a new day, because yesterday was the very last day on this earth for many. Doesn’t that make us want to take in all this day holds? We never know — it could be our last day!! Oh the potential and possibilities that await us! So why not posture ourselves with a \u201ccan-do-anything, all-is-well\u201d mindset?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the beginning of each day, if we\u2019re intentional, we can avoid the bickering and sensational soundbites. We can be on purpose in avoiding the yuck of this world so that we are clear-headed and clear-hearted with great expectations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are still here, and God has a reason for it! Life is a matter of perspective. No blessing is too small or unimportant. And even if this day comes with some unwelcome surprises, we remember God has a master plan in place with all kinds of blessings tucked in-between those surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take heart, my friends. It\u2019s a brand-new day and we can lift our hearts in thanksgiving for it. Let\u2019s take deep breaths\u2026because we can. We\u2019re not on ventilators. We\u2019re not bed fast. We\u2019re not in prison. We\u2019re not on a street corner begging for bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What can we do today? We can do our part. We can fight the good fight of faith. We can work for justice and freedom. We can offer grace to those who need God\u2019s grace, and He can use us to give it to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s move about with mercy, kindness, understanding and smiles on our faces! Those smiles and those twinkles in our eyes radiate God\u2019s love! Folks will \u201ceye\u201d it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s a brand-new day. A brand new month. Clean slate. Let\u2019s make new memories, celebrate life and all its many thrills \u2013 after all, this is the last day we have today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!\u201d Psalm 118:24<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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