Two-minute read.
God makes each day. He created the day we gave our lives to Him, and each one before and after it. As Christ followers, we live in the Lord’s love, and we should rejoice over our salvation and the gift of grace and mercy we received from the cross. Remembering Jesus’s sacrifice for us will help us rejoice in our daily lives. As we focus our attention on God’s Son, learning and growing with Him, we will find abundant life, no matter what our circumstances.
Writing on a Saturday, I started my day as I always do, spending time with the Lord, reading His word, praying, and journaling. As I began journaling, I wrote, “Thank You, Lord, for another Saturday with my Honey.” Getting to spend the day with Ron, doing chores around the house, and sharing time fills my heart with joy. Doing mundane things with those you love uplifts the soul. Whatever projects we work on over the weekend will draw us closer together as we strive to live life to the fullest.
Giving God authority over our lives opens the door to fruitful living. The Lord doesn’t go where He’s not wanted. If we don’t provide him with access to our lives, we can’t receive His blessings. As with any relationship, it takes two to make it work. We must do our part for the Lord to do His. And we must give our days to Him if we want God’s interaction in them. Each morning, starting the day with the Creator sets me on the right path. But I can easily lose focus on God if I let my thoughts go astray. When I received a group text on New Year’s Day, one of the replies instantly angered me, stealing my joy. To restore peace in my soul, I had to redirect my attention to the Savior, talk to Him, and gain a new perspective.
Intentional living means choosing to focus on God’s goodness, finding it in every day. If we start our mornings connecting with the Savior and thanking Him for the day ahead, we’ll begin a practice of rejoicing in the day the Lord has made. Even though life may seem routine and days blend, every day differs, even if only slightly. Today will never come again, and the events that occur will never happen in the same way. Some days we’d like to repeat, other days, not so much. But each day, we should rejoice and thank God in it.
Journal Questions:
When did you last thank God for making the day?
How can you find things to rejoice about today?
In what ways do you intentionally live joyfully for the Lord?
Application:
Rejoice in the present moment.
