This Day

 

Psalm 118:24 ESV

This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

I love Friday's.  Friday's signify the end of the work week and tell me that I have made it.  God has seen me through.  But as I reflect on my carefree attitude I realize that this feeling of joy should be felt everyday.  My Monday's should be just as joyous because God has given me another day.  He has allowed me open my eyes to His brand new mercies.  He gives me strength on Monday  just like He does every other day of the week.  There is always a reason to celebrate.

Now, I go a little deeper.  I a human and Friday's do cause me to have an little extra pep in my step.  But I wonder if I looked at each day with an eternal perspective.  The end is almost here.  God is coming back. These days of toil and tears will one day soon come to an end. He will wipe every tear from my eye and all of our eyes.  If I celebrate the grace that God has granted me each day every day will feel like Friday.  I can smile wide and release the burden that I place on myself to carry the day because I know that God is the one doing the heavy lifting.  So the hope I have of rest is coming as I rest in Him.

Lord, You are a magnificent Father.  I thank You for Friday's and all the days in between.  I thank You for keeping me and for all the many blessings that You give me daily.  You have made this day and it is beautiful.  You are beautiful.  In Jesus name.  Amen