28Apr16

Ephesians 5:15-16
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of time, because the days are evil.

Today I want to share a devotional that I read from Max Lucado's new book "God Is With You Every Day." It lifted my spirit to say these words out loud and I encourage you to do the same.

TODAY I WILL

"Today I will make a difference. I will begin by controlling my thoughts. A person is the product of his thoughts. I want to be happy and hopeful. Therefore, I will have thoughts that are happy and hopeful. I refuse to be victimized by my circumstances. Optimism will be my companion, and victory will be my hallmark. Today I will make a difference.

I will be grateful for the twenty-four hours that are before me. Time is a precious commodity. I refuse to allow what little time I have to be contaminated by self-pity, anxiety, or boredom. I will face this day with the joy of a child and the courage of a giant. While it is here, I will use it for loving and giving. Today I will make a difference.

I will not let past failures haunt me. Even though my life is scarred with mistakes, I refuse to rummage through the trash heap of my failures. I will admit them. I will correct them. I will press on. Victoriously. No failure is fatal. It's ok to stumble... I will get up. It's ok to fail... I will rise again. Today I will make a difference."