I thank You, My Lord, for giving me this day to celebrate with You and the chance to work in the harvest fields of Your Kingdom. It is a glorious day because it holds the opportunity to bless You and be blessed by You. I know that however good or bad my day turns out … I’m secure in Your love. I am blessed by the free, wonderful gifts that You bestow on me each day … a beautiful sunrise, a clear blue sky, flowers unfurling their colors like a flag, watching young children play … O, how blessed I am! And when You gave me life, You gave me talents I can use to accomplish things that will show forth Your glory. As I look around me, I am filled with wonder as I contemplate Your creation. I marvel over the forces You put into play that both sustain and keep the world in harmony. I stand in awe of the gifts You shower upon me … my children and grandchildren, the country I live in and the ability to make my own choices.
I’ve come to realize why this day is so special … it’s because of You. I feel the immenseness of Your love as I read Your Word, contemplate Your passion and hear Your voice whispering instructions to me on how to proceed with my life. The beauty of this day is that You decided to share it with me and, as a result, I must do my best to make the most of it. It has been freely given to me and I must find ways to give freely of my time, talents and resources. I accept the fact that this is the day You made for me and I will do everything in my power to rejoice and be glad that I’m a part of it. In the light of day, show me how to walk uprightly and teach me how to follow You with my cross. If I fill my day with thoughts of the many things You’ve done for me, I know I’ll be able to speak boldly of You to others. I have come to realize that a day spent with You is better than a day spent as a guest in the penthouses of men.
I acknowledge that this is a day that You meant for me to enjoy with You. As a result, I will be joyful and hopeful. When my mood is down, my situation is filled with sorrow, or I am being overwhelmed, I admit … it is hard to rejoice. However, when I share my feelings with You, my outlook improves and life seems to take on meaning. Because You have given me this day to love and serve You, I go about it cheerfully … looking to do good. In the day when burdens come to rest upon my shoulders, I believe You will lift them off of me because You are my “Burden Bearer.” In my times of hardship and struggles, I am confident that You will reach out Your hand to help and strengthen me. It is comforting to know that You watch over me and guard me both day and night. I must never take a day You give me for granted because it is a special gift from You. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
Psalm 118:24 This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.