Look at it, most likely not a big deal, it's just a penny - nickel - dime - or quarter. Nothing major to loose or gain - right?
But wait! What if I told you that the edition of the coin you hold in your hand is very rare - a collectors piece worth thousands of dollars! All of the sudden you regard this coin differently - there is awe and joy in your possession of it - it's special, and you feel special, honored to have it as your own.
It's amazing how even the most seemingly insignificant of things can change to be very valuable depending on what we know about them and how we see them.
Today - it probably started as any other day, things to do, places to go, people to see - maybe working, or goofing off...but not specifically special.
What if it were your last day on earth, and you knew it?
What if last night something had happened and today you woke up blind, deaf, paralyzed, etc... What if that is your everyday and last night something happened, and today you never woke up?
What if... something can change everything - what we have and take for granted everyday is amazing.
If you woke-up today, if you can see, if you can talk, if you can hear, if you can read, if you can, walk, if you can eat, if you can move, if you had a night's sleep, if you had a bed, if you have a roof over your head, if you have air to breath, the sun to brighten your day, etc . . . there are so many things we have daily (including life!) that we take for granted. But the key is do we 'see' these things as what they are - a present for the day - 'Today' is a gift - it is the Present!
Did you receive it?
Did you thank the giver?
Adopting an attitude of gratitude, can help us to see the joy we overlook daily at the bountiful basket of gifts each day holds for each of us.
This day is rare - there has never been one just like it before - there will never be one just like it again - it is precious, and it's been given to you.
How will you value it?
How will you treasure it?
How will you invest it?
How will you use it?
Think about it, don't waste it! Thank God for His gracious gifts, and make the best out of the day you've been given - everyday is a gift, don't forget it!
We have the hope of tomorrow, but it's not certain - life is ever changing - enjoy the present and make the most of it, it's the only thing we have for sure.
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There's a story in the Bible about a guy who planned for himself and his tomorrows, but he learned that today is all we have for certain. Luke 12: 16-21
See what God has to say about 'today' - Hebrews 3:13-15
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