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You Have Today



Dearest Reader,

You have today.

Yes, I realize that it doesn't sound like much. We have lost all of our yesterdays. They may live on in our hearts and in our memories, but they are gone. And it is sad.
As for our tomorrows, they may still  be around the corner, but there are no guarantees that they will be ours.
But. We have today. That is all. And it is good, and it is enough for now.

Now that you and I have reminded ourselves of this, we must ask, what will we do with this gift that we've been given. (By the way, I could get a bit pedantic here and rather say that all we have is this moment, but I do rather like the idea of having a whole day.)

This day may be a chance to pray for a loved one who is ill, or far away. You may choose to use this time to start a garden, or to knit a jersey for a little one in need. Or maybe you will visit an elderly aunt, or take a meal to a new mom.

Today may also be a good day to ask for someone's forgiveness. To say that you're sorry. To write a letter or to make that phone call. Or, so important, it could be the day you share the Gospel one on one for the first time.

Today may be a good day to tell your adult child that you're sorry for messing up, to wash a load of washing for him or her, or to babysit a grandchild.

Or, today may be a good day to just tell someone you love them as you give them a long overdue hug.

And, lastly, today may be a good day to tell God that you're sorry for drifting away from Him, as you ask Him to forgive you and help you to stand once more. As you surrender to Him.

Today...

"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."

1 John 1:9

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With love, hugs, and prayers,
Alison/Mom

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