We are all given 24 hours in a day.
Within those twenty four hours we have probably experienced a lot of different emotions. Some good and some not so good.
Sure I would like to take back a few things from yesterday(s). Like wanting to rip the heads off of anyone that got in my way because I was PMSing really bad. Or having the irrational fears and the mis-perceptions of my thinking which brings me to anger, resentment and frustration. Pain from my memories. And then there is the stabbing pain of loneliness that haunts me daily as tears stream down my face.
But I cannot.
What I can do is thank God for a new day. A new beginning.
Yesterday's pain is yesterday's. Although for many of us we carry yesterday over into today. I know I do. Not just yesterday, but the day before and the day before that and so on and so on.
God would like us to leave the pain of yesterday behind. He gives us a new day to play with. With new set of struggles for that day. Still we manage to carry over yesterday's pain, and add to today.
So......during these hard times that come each of our ways, the Lord asks us to trust Him in the present. Not easy!!!
All I can do, and hope all you can do as well is keep trying. Remembering there is a new day to begin again and again. Be conscience of His words that He is with us all the way. He did not promise we would not have struggles and pain in our lives, but He did promise to be with us through them:
The present moment is all we have. Yes, we have plans and goals, a vision for tomorrow. But now is the only time we possess. And it is enough.
We can clear our mind of the residue of yesterday. We can clear our mind of fears of tomorrow. We can be present, now. We can make ourselves available to this moment, this day. It is by being fully present now that we reach the fullness of tomorrow.
Have no fear, child, a voice whispers. Have no regrets. Relinquish your resentments. Let Me take your pain. All you have is the present moment. Be still. Be here Trust.
All you have is now. It is enough.
Today, I will affirm that all is well around me, when all is well within.
From The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie ©1990, Hazelden Foundation.
All you have is now...it is enough.
ReplyDeleteWow....love that!!!
I dig the simplicity of it.
Sweet and simple.
Great way to start my morning.
Thanks, JBR.
-Jennifer
JBR nothing says it better than trust God. Dynomite post. Leaving the past troubles behind is hard. Our God is greater. Praying for your present hurts to be comforted. God Bless.
ReplyDeleteAmen. JBR, this is a wonderful and positive post today. I was drawn to the words and reminded that each day is a gift from God.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed at how a good night's sleep changes my whole outlook on life. I hope that you are finally sleeping.
Take care dear one.
New day, new chance, new tomorrow. Make the best of today for He may come back at any moment.
ReplyDeleteGreat uplifting post JBR, love it!
Praying sweet one,
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Amen, JBR. Thank you for these good words and a wonderful reading. Blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteI'M GRATEFUL FOR NEW DAYS TO. I CAN'T SEE NOT STARTING OVER. WE'RE CREATURES THAT HAVE WEAKNESSES AND FAULTS. WE' NEED FORGIVENESS AND A CLEAN SLATE.
ReplyDeleteSecond chances arer importatn. If I didnt have, I woudlnt be able to start over in recovery. I like this posts.
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ReplyDeleteToday is all we hold in our hands. Today I will do my best for my Master. I will leave the past in His healing hands. ((((((JBR))))))))
ReplyDeleteWonderful post!!! Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless you,
Lon
I needed to read this - thank you so much (((JBR))).
ReplyDeleteI thought I'd cry as I read this. It was beautiful!
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