Today Is a Gift
I remember an old Family Circus comic that I saw years ago. The young boy was talking to his little sister, and he shared these simple words of wisdom, “Yesterday is the past, tomorrow is the future, but today is a gift. That’s why they call it the present.”
Today is a present. Today we have 24 un-used, brand-new hours to love deeply, to serve others, to show gratitude, to notice God, and to live life to its fullest.
Maybe you have made mistakes in the past. Or, maybe you are worried sick about the future. But in this moment, there is good and beauty all around you. There are all sorts of possibilities. Breathe deeply and seize the moment. God is with you.
Let us pray: O God, you are the hope of ages past, and our hope for years to come, from generation to generation you are faithful, and we praise you. Today, open our eyes to the beauty of the present moment. Free us from anxiety and regret, and enable us to live here and now. Fill us with your joy and your peace; through Jesus Christ. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
