I’ve Never Seen This One Before
Maya Angelou had this wonderful paraphrase of Psalm 118:24: “This is a day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” She restated it: “This is a wonderful day. I’ve never seen this one before.”
Wow!
I wonder if I woke up every morning and repeated that to myself, what would I see? What would I experience? I do know this: sometimes all it takes is just a slight shift of perspective to open our eyes to the beauty and blessings that are ever around us. It is easy to get caught up in the same old routine and habits. It’s easy to find we are just going through the motions in life.
This week, I invite you to try this: Print or write out the Psalm verse and the paraphrase and post them in a prominent place where you will see them both first thing in the morning. Each day, at first glance, offer this as a prayer and hold it as a reminder.
Let us pray: Ever-creating God, you have given us the gift of this day, and indeed the gift of life itself. Open our spirits again to the unfolding gifts of love and laughter, beauty and delight that surround us at any given moment. May we ever notice and rejoice in your presence and blessing. In Jesus’ name. 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
