Day 24: Beauty

Today was--and is--a beautiful day. The sun was shining, the temperature was comfortable, the birds were singing, and everything was green and blossoming. Too bad I had to be inside for a majority of the day, but that's how it goes. Work needs to be done, and responsibilities should not be neglected. And I did get a chance to enjoy the weather during my commute, which was nice. Plus, the weather is supposed to be pretty nice for the next week or so... according to the online forecast. Either way, I'll take whatever comes, because God makes it all!

He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.
I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.
And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.
~Ecclesiastes 3:11-13 (KJV)

I don't know exactly what will happen tomorrow let alone weeks, months, or years from now. Only God knows that, which is why I trust him completely. Otherwise, I'd just be wandering aimlessly in the dark. Life has more meaning when one believes in God... at least that's the case for me, and I hope that's the case for all Christians. Don't worry about the past, because you can't change it. Don't worry about the future, because you can only live one day at a time. And don't worry about now because God is with you every step of the way. Do your best to rejoice and honor God in all that you do. God wants you to be happy, so eat and drink what He has provided you with and enjoy all of the blessings that He has given to you. Every sixty seconds you're angry is a whole minute that you could have been happy. So even if life is monotonous or isn't quite going your way, just remember that in the grand scheme of things, this life on earth is brief. If you live life according to the Word of God and accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, it will all pay off in the end, and you will get to spend eternity in Heaven with God Almighty and never want for anything. How awesome is that?!

Lord, thank You for this GORGEOUS day! I pray that You open the eyes of Your children so that we may all see the beauty that You put into each day. Lord, please watch over those whom I hold dear to my heart... please keep them safe and strong, happy and healthy... please bless them and provide for them always. Please watch over those who are less fortunate and keep their faith strong, and may we always keep them in our thoughts and prayers and that we may help them whenever we can. Please watch over our troops and bring them home safe. Please forgive me of my sins and help me to learn from my mistakes. Lord, I invite You into my heart and I ask that You walk with me and guide me forever. Lord, whatever You have planned for me, I accept it and I will follow it no matter what. Lord, please give me Your words to say and the strength to say them. I will love You and follow You, Lord, forever and ever. In Jesus' name, Amen.


Love and God Bless,
M.C.