June 21 - It is good!

“This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it” Psalm 118:24.

Today is a gorgeous summer's day, a joy to be alive - the kind of day to put a spring in almost everyone's step, but once in a while, with the prospect of a busier than usual day ahead, I've been known to roll over, turn off the alarm clock, and think, “Here we go again!” Even as I thought it, I felt ashamed of my ingratitued. Outside the sun was already up, shining, and making the most of a new-born day, as were the birds – it amazes me how much volume can come from such tiny lungs! Each mouthful of food and water was followed by them lifting their heads and looking upwards, almost as though they were thanking God for the day and it's provisions, and who could have a busier day than birds trying to feed a nestfull of chicks with insatiable appetites?

A re-evaluation moment – time for a mental makeover when that alarm rings! And, it works!

The words of an unknown author aptly express my thoughts this morning as sunshine flooded the garden.

'Today, when I awoke, I suddenly realised 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 a great life I have had so far; the accomplishments, the many blessings, and even the hardships, because they have served to make me stronger.

I will go through ths day with my head held high, and a happy heart. I will marvel at God's seemingly simple gifts; the morning dew, the sun, the clouds, the trees, the flowers, the birds. Today, none of these miraculous creations will escape my notice.

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'll give a sincere compliment to someone who seems down. I'll tell a child how special they are, and I'll tell someone I love how deeply I care for them, and how much they mean to me.

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. I'll remember that to worry is just a waste of time, because my faith in God and His Plan ensures everything will be just fine.

And tonight, before I go to bed, I'll go outside and raise my eyes to the heavens. I will stand in awe at the beauty of the stars and the moon, and I will praise God for these magnificent treasures.

As the day ends and I rest my head on my pillow, I will thank the Almighty for the best day of my life. And 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!

As Barbara Jordan writes: “I live a day at a time. Each day I look for a kernel of excitement. In the morning I say: 'What is my exciting thing for today?' Then, I do that day. Don't ask me about tomorrow.”

Music is Louis Armstrong - “What a Wonderful World”. Click on the picture to listen.