Many of us know Psalm 118:24 because it is a popular worship chorus to sing. “This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Even though the Psalm was written for a national day of rejoicing, it can apply to every day of our life. This day, the day we are living today, is a day which the LORD has made. What we do with this day is a choice that we can make. We can rejoice, be glad and see the opportunities to thrive today.
A friend sent me an uplifting writing about how they are viewing their day. It reads:
“Today, when I awoke, I suddenly realized that this is the best day of my life. Ever!
There were times when I wondered if I would make it to today, but I did. And because I did I’m going to celebrate! Today, I’m going to celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far, the accomplishments, the many blessings, and, yes, even the hardships because they have served to make me stronger.
Today, I will share my excitement for life with other people. I’ll make someone smile. I’ll go out of my way to perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone I don’t even know.
Today, I will give a sincere compliment to someone who seems down.
Today is the day I quit worrying about what I don’t have and start being grateful for all the wonderful things God has already given me.
As the day ends, I will lay my head down on my pillow, I will thank God for the best day of my life. I will sleep the sleep of a contented child, excited with expectation because I know tomorrow is going to be the best day of my life, ever!”
Chaplain Jeff