Life's A Roller Coaster

Life’s a roller coaster. That statement proves to be truer to me as each day passes. I wake up in the mornings and my first thoughts turn to the Lord; and I think, His mercies are new every morning and I say, thank you for this another day.

Lam 3:22 It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

How blessed I am as I think, I’ve been given another brand new day – there it is, right before me, not a blemish on it, just fresh and clean, right before me to do as I see fit. Then I think, what is it that God would have me use this day to do for Him? He’s the one that gave it to me, surely I can spare a portion of it to glorify Him. Will I be pulled in many directions? Will I flow with the needs of others? And will I remember as the events of this unblemished day open before me, am I glorifying Him that has given me this day? So I whisper, “Lord please don’t let me be caught up in the ways of a selfish world”. I’m asking Him to hold my hand and direct my path for that day. This very day could be my last here on earth, or there may be many more ahead, but I want this one to matter for Him. Even if its not what I had planned for that day, let me feel His presence and let Him show me what I need to be about.

I have become so aware of how quickly time is now passing. I seem to always be asking myself, where did last year go, how did it go so quickly? My To-Do List is never completed, but now it seems to be less bothersome to me. Am I finally learning to become less anxious about accomplishing those tangible tasks? Am I learning that being with one of my grandchildren and hearing them giggle or reading a story together is what really matter. The days of rushing off to work or school are now finished. That too I find a blessing, as it allows me to spend real time with those I love, a dear friend, and especially my beloved husband. So, I say “thank you, Father” for blessing me so. Thank you for giving me eternal life that I do not feel the pressures of life on earth so much anymore, I have all of eternity ahead of me.