TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY!

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“Today is the first day of the rest of your life.” Do you remember this iconic quote from the seventies? This over-used cliché, often paired with the smiley face, was spot-on with the truth and rooted in Biblical teaching. Read on.

Jesus spoke directly to how we should approach each new day. “Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself (Matthew 6:34a).” On the flip side, Isaiah 43:18 warns us about dwelling on the past, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.”

I lived a lot of my life worried about tomorrow while stuck in painful memories from the past. I finally let go of past hurts and future worries by learning to forgive. “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you (Colossians 3:13).”

Forgiveness is all about you and must be a daily practice. In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus teaches us to practice forgiveness daily, and even before an offense occurs! 

Forgiving someone is not a way to let your offender off the hook. Instead, forgiveness is a component of love. When practiced, it will unlock the captivity of your past hurts and future worries.  

Face it. Yesterday is gone and tomorrow is not a given. But, you have been given a beautiful gift of “today.” You can fill this day with faithfulness, forgiveness, and peacefulness. 

Most of all, feel confident in knowing you are not facing today’s problems alone. God loves you and is with you today.  

P.S. I am feeling much better. Our COVID-19 tests were negative. Thanks for your prayers and encouragement! We are sending our love and prayers to you as well!

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15 thoughts on “TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY!”

  2. Hello My Sista Selma.

    I am so glad you all are feeling better.
    Thank you for the devotional word. It was very on point. Always a pleasure to receive the word from a friend in Christ..

    Shebby

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  4. Awesome post! Thanks for the reminder to not worry or dwell in the past. Also, forgiveness is so important. I’m learning to forgive as well. Thanks for this!

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  5. Praise God for all His Healing! Glad that you and the family are okay!! Prayers for continued healing as you go forward. I love reading your writings. My friend that I grew up with is such a powerful presence. Thank for you and for those like you for spreading the Word of God and meeting people just where they are. Be Blessed!! Much love

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