Today is a Great Day in The Lord

Celebrate


I celebrate today as a gift from God.

Celebrations are a wonderful part of life. They mark important occasions, milestones and turning points. They provide opportunities to honor the people I love. Every day can be a celebration, for every day is a gift from God.



How would I like to celebrate today? Would I like to spend time with family and friends? Would I like to pamper myself? Would I prefer celebrating in quiet solitude, allowing time for contemplation and prayer?



There is no other day like today. Today holds its own blessings for me, for it is a gift from God. I choose to celebrate this day with joy and enthusiasm. It is a divine blessing for me and others.



This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. --Psalm 118:24

How to Enter The Kingdom

Receptive


With childlike wonder, I am receptive to God's kingdom of good.

Some may think the kingdom of God is a place in the afterlife, but the kingdom Jesus described was, and is, eternally present. It is right here in the midst of us. We experience it when we trust in God's all-sufficiency, not only in the future, but today and every day.



Each morning, I enter into the kingdom of God. When I retire each night, I am grateful for God's kingdom of good. I receive the kingdom as I recognize God's living, loving presence all about me. I am joyful and at ease, receptive to divine guidance and life-enriching ideas. When I am in a childlike state of wonder and appreciation, I am open, receptive and cooperative with God's plan for my good.



Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.--Mark 10:15

Are You Ready for The High Calling?

Since the holiday is now over, the question is are you truly ready for the new year? The need to move forward in life is at hand. We make plans, yet all plans take time and consideration. It is through both prayer and faith in Christ Jesus is essential to growing closer to God.

The Joy of Jesus is pushing toward "The High Calling in Christ Jesus." All we really need to do is to follow Jesus. We have been in deep prayer for all people in need.  The economy is improving, new jobs are being created, people are not losing their homes so fast, yet violence and crime are still ever-present.

In conclusion, we must continue our walk with The Lord of all Salvation. Jesus gave His life on the cross for our salvation. God raised Jesus from the grave on the third day. Jesus said that He will return and set all things straight. The question is: Are you ready for The High Calling in Christ Jesus and all His Joy?