Devotional for Tuesday, December 27, 2016
“A New Beginning In Each Day!”
by Dona Hake
In a few days we will be welcoming a brand new year, and many will declare resolutions. I have always just delighted in waking each day knowing all is a clean slate. A fresh day! Yesterday’s accomplishments, problems, or even our failures can be stepping stones of great learning if we permit them to. Today I want you to think about each day being fresh and new before your Lord!
Psalm 5:3 (CEB)
” Lord, in the morning you hear my voice.
In the morning I lay it all out before you.
Then I wait expectantly.”
In the morning I lay it all out before you.
Then I wait expectantly.”
Today let us be thankful that as we greet Him in the morning we can lay it all before Him. That means, our plans, expectations, problems, and our uncertainties. He desires for us to declare before Him all that concerns our hearts. Let us give it all to Him, and then wait expectantly.
Psalm 145:2 (AMP)
Every day [with its new reasons] will I bless You
[affectionately and gratefully praise You];
yes, I will praise Your name forever and ever.
Now as I read this scripture in Psalm 145:2 my heart is stirred as I think that each day holds new reasons to bless Him affectionately and with a grateful heart. We need to purpose our hearts to take time as individuals and reflect on His goodness in our lives. There are so many ways He touches our lives each day. May we not overlook one of His blessings. Can you think of new reasons to bless and thank Him today ? I am sure you can, and when you do, please take time to offer up the thanks that is due Him.
Today I encourage you to draw upon His strength and see your day as a fresh canvas. There may be things that you are facing that tempt your heart to be burdened but be encouraged that God is a God that never grows weary. Lift your eyes toward heaven and lay your heart open to Him and wait expectantly for Him to guide you throughout your day. All of us have reasons to bless His Name and be thankful. Maybe everything is not perfect, and you are waiting for answers to prayers but take time to call out the blessings that you do possess because of the goodness of God. We all have much to be thankful for. Today, with it’s new beginning, praise and bless His Name for all the good things you embrace because of His goodness in your life!