You and I are different, I’m sure, in countless ways:
Our family, our upbringing, our location, our career, our passions, our hobbies, our goals. In many ways, we are different.
But there is one thing that all of us have in common:
We woke up this morning.
And we have been provided this day to make the most of it.
We were given a beautiful gift with the opportunity of today and another one is not guaranteed.
So how will you decide to take advantage of this opportunity? How will you make the most of it?
What specific steps will you take to not waste this day?
Today is what you choose to make it:
What goal do you have in life that you can take another step toward achieving today?
What trial are you facing that requires another step forward in perseverance?
What opportunity do you have at work that you can pour yourself into fully?
Which person in your life can you show love today?
What area of study can you further yourself mentally?
Which area of self-improvement can you make intentional progress in today?
Who can you encourage?
What wisdom have you acquired that you can pass on?
The number of days in our lives will differ. But the number of hours in this day remain the same for all of us. The only difference is how we choose to use them. We can waste them or we can take full advantage of them.
Invest in yourself. Invest in others.
And make the most of today, for you will never have opportunity to live it again.
Judy says
My day is starting a little late but this message was what I needed to hear! Thank you!
livia says
I needed this one today. Thank you.
Tony Banks says
Thank you as always for your wonderful posts!
Patrizia Dell Acqua says
Thank you, Joshua, your post is absolutely brilliant.
I always try to do my utmost to honour every hour of my day.
But sometimes I`m so tired I only want to sleep.
But every day is such a precious gift, thank you to remind us of it.
Andrew Ellis says
Well said Joshua – that’s a good word right there.
Tina Senftleben says
Your comments today were like watching a beautiful sunrise. Thank you so much for sharing. You have illuminated my day. 😊
Maureen says
This was a great encouragement. Thank you.
Vanessa says
Thank you for these challenging words! Although reading my Bible is most important, I believe I should read these words daily, as well, as a prompt to move forward. Thank you for sharing.
Beth L says
This was amazing. I think this post will be timeless. I am going to print this out and post on the wall in my classroom. Or frame and give as a gift. I want to refer back to this one every day, because it really sums up how to put perspective back in your life. Thank you for writing.
Colette Havemann says
Thank you for this reminder to use our life in a meaningful way for others and ourselves!
Lauren says
A fitting message on the Hebrew New Year; thank you for following the guidance to post this!
Michele says
Thank you for the reminder.
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