I’ve got to realize that I have myself to contend with up here.”
–Zane Grey (Under the Tonto Rim)
“The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.”
–Psalm 37:23 (NLT)
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“Let us live this one day well!”
–Joseph Alleine
There is something to be said about making a plan for the year. That gives you a goal and something to go by. There is equally nothing wrong with making resolutions, but not in mocking them. They are not made to be broken, but to be kept and there should be some forethought before making them. However, with the year plan in mind do not forget the day. Live this one day well. Put your plan into action this day. Keep your resolutions this day.
Do not forget that this is the day the Lord has made–we are to rejoice in it, not tomorrow or next week, or in June, but today. Be fully engaged each and every day, but most importantly this day. Live your life for Him today in the fullest capacity possible. Trust Him today and serve Him to the best of your ability today.
Study, read, meditate upon God’s Word. Tough times are ahead and we must have God’s Word in our heart. It helps us not to sin against Him; it helps to guide our footsteps.
Pray often, not in arrogance or in a demanding way, but as the Father’s child. Know the Word and we will know better how to pray appropriately. Prayer should start with the fear of the Lord, reverencing His holy name, and remembering Him for Who He is. Pray often for friends and family.
Whether we find ourselves in the midst of a terrible storm of nature, or a pestilence like this virus, or some other ordeal or obstacle that is placed in our lives do not forget that He is your Father and that He has everything under control. He is not going to leave any of us helpless, hopeless, or lost. He can and might calm the storm, but whether He does or not He there with us. The boat may rock and shake, but the Lord is mindful of us and our situation.
Yes, my friends–live this one day well. Then when tomorrow becomes today, live that day well. One day at a time, one hour at a time, one step at a time. I am reminded of the old song by W. Elmo Mercer:
“Each step I take my Savior goes before me,
And with His loving hand He leads the way.
And with each breath I whisper ‘I adore Thee;’
Oh, what joy to walk with Him each day.
Each step I take I know that He will guide me;
To higher ground He ever leads me on.
Until some day the last step will be taken.
Each step I take just leads me closer home.”
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“Let us live this one day well!”
–Joseph Alleine
There is something to be said about making a plan for the year. That gives you a goal and something to go by. There is equally nothing wrong with making resolutions, but not in mocking them. They are not made to be broken, but to be kept and there should be some forethought before making them. However, with the year plan in mind do not forget the day. Live this one day well. Put your plan into action this day. Keep your resolutions this day.
Do not forget that this is the day the Lord has made–we are to rejoice in it, not tomorrow or next week, or in June, but today. Be fully engaged each and every day, but most importantly this day. Live your life for Him today in the fullest capacity possible. Trust Him today and serve Him to the best of your ability today.
Study, read, meditate upon God’s Word. Tough times are ahead and we must have God’s Word in our heart. It helps us not to sin against Him; it helps to guide our footsteps.
Pray often, not in arrogance or in a demanding way, but as the Father’s child. Know the Word and we will know better how to pray appropriately. Prayer should start with the fear of the Lord, reverencing His holy name, and remembering Him for Who He is. Pray often for friends and family.
Whether we find ourselves in the midst of a terrible storm of nature, or a pestilence like this virus, or some other ordeal or obstacle that is placed in our lives do not forget that He is your Father and that He has everything under control. He is not going to leave any of us helpless, hopeless, or lost. He can and might calm the storm, but whether He does or not He there with us. The boat may rock and shake, but the Lord is mindful of us and our situation.
Yes, my friends–live this one day well. Then when tomorrow becomes today, live that day well. One day at a time, one hour at a time, one step at a time. I am reminded of the old song by W. Elmo Mercer:
“Each step I take my Savior goes before me,
And with His loving hand He leads the way.
And with each breath I whisper ‘I adore Thee;’
Oh, what joy to walk with Him each day.
Each step I take I know that He will guide me;
To higher ground He ever leads me on.
Until some day the last step will be taken.
Each step I take just leads me closer home.”