Live One Day at a Time

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Chuckle: "A man will laugh at a woman putting on makeup, and then take ten minutes trying to make three hairs on top of his head look like six."

Quote: “Today is a most unusual day, because we have never lived it before; we will never live it again; it is the only day we have.” --William Arthur Ward

A few years back Christie Lane had a hit recording and a portion of the lyrics went something like this: "One day at a time, sweet Jesus, that's all I'm asking from you. Help me today. Show me the way, one day at a time."

The only time any of us have is today -- time can't be saved and it can't be retrieved -- it can only be savored. I've heard it said, "If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans for tomorrow." James 4:15 tells us that when we make plans, we should say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that." Several Scriptures attest to the value of living for today.

"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it" (Psalm 118:24). "Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself" (Matthew 6:34). "Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring" (Proverbs 27:1). "Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow" (James 4:14).

Some live in the past and dwell on mistakes and failures which are now history and cannot be changed. Others live in the future in a constant state of expectancy and dissatisfaction with their lives today. Either of these mind-sets can cause us to miss the blessings God has for us today.

Living one day at a time means keeping yourself responsive to simple things. For most of us, there are few big moments in life -- only a plethora of small ones. Most of us never win the Pulitzer prize, nor the Nobel, nor an Oscar. But we're all eligible for life's small pleasures -- a pat on the back; a hug; a 12-point buck in your sights; a big bass on your line; a full moon; a crackling fire; a good meal; a glorious sunset.

If our happiness is dependent upon major accomplishments and events, we won't be happy much of the time. If, however, our happiness depends on a good breakfast; flowers in the yard, a brisk walk, or a nap, we will have a lot of happiness. A good motto would be: "Learn from yesterday, hope for tomorrow, but live for today." Living one day at a time will help make your life be all it can be. When you kill time, it has no resurrection! Today is the only certain time we have to share the love of Christ with someone.

Love, Jerry & Dotse