A NEW DAY

July 2

A NEW DAY!

Read: [ Psalm 118: 19-29 ]
“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24 #Word_For_Today!

In an early morning meeting I recently attended, the person who opened the gathering began by praying, “Lord, thanks for today. It is the beginning of a new day that has never existed before, and we are grateful to be alive to behold it.” Although the idea seemed obvious, that prayer got me thinking about a couple of different things. First, because each day is a new opportunity, it will be filled with things we cannot accurately anticipate or even prepare for. Therefore, it’s important that we recognize our limitations and lean heavily on God – intentionally choosing to live in His grace and strength rather than relying on our own resources.

The second thing that occurred to me is that the newness of each day is a gift worth celebrating. Perhaps this concept was what prompted the psalmist to declare, “This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it” (Ps. 118:24). No doubt we face many unknowns each day – and some could be difficult. But the treasure of each brand-new day is so special that David was led to write; “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12).

Every new day is a precious gift. May we thankfully embrace each one with confident trust and humble celebrations.

Keep in Mind (Prayer):
He whose heart is kind beyond all measure
Gives unto each day what He deems best –
Lovingly, its part of pain and pleasure,
Mingling toil with peace and rest



Foot Note:
Each new day gives us a new reason to praise God. Don’t miss out on the benefits that come with doing so.

Have a great day friends!

QS || xoxo :)