[for a shortened version, see #5413]
Many times in life we waste so much time thinking about our yesterdays. It is important that we recognize that Yesterday is gone and nothing we do can bring back or fix yesterday’s mistakes. We as God’s children are to focus on the bright future we have ahead of us and not fall for the enemy’s lies who tries constantly to make us believe that our best days are behind us. I want you to know that you have great days ahead of you, so be encouraged in the Lord and know that your tomorrows are greater than you can ever think or imagine. (Jeremiah 29:11-13) (Titus 2:11-15) (Ephesians 3:20)
I hope this story ministers to your heart to focus on Today and not worry so much about what happened yesterday and also to not fear what tomorrow may bring. I hope you will be impacted by today’s message.
YESTERDAY AND TOMORROW
There are two days in every week about which we should not worry-two days that should be kept free from any fear and apprehension. One of these days is Yesterday, with its mistakes and cares, its aches and pains, its faults and blunders. Yesterday has passed forever beyond our control. All the money in the world cannot bring back Yesterday. We cannot undo a single act we performed; we cannot erase a single word we said; we cannot rectify a single mistake. Yesterday has passed forever beyond recall. Let it go.
The other day we should not worry about is Tomorrow, with its possible adversities, its burdens, its large promise, and poor performance. Tomorrow also is beyond our immediate control. Tomorrow’s sun will rise either in splendor or behind a mass of clouds-but it will rise. And until it does, we have no stake in Tomorrow, because it is as yet unborn.
That leaves us but one day-Today! And a person can fight the battles of just one day.
Yesterday and Tomorrow are futile worries. Let us, therefore, resolve to journey no more than one day at a time.
The Bible tells us that we should not boast about tomorrow because we know not what it may bring. While I truly believe God has great plans for each believer’s future, we should still focus on today and enjoying today’s special gift which is called, the present. The simple things in life bring the greatest Joy. The world would have us to believe that joy and happiness only comes from material possessions and prideful recognition, but I believe simple things like going out for dessert with your family, reading a special book to your child or simply spending time enjoying your friends and family in the cool of the summer day can compete against and even pass over what the world tries to define as joy and happiness. (Proverbs 27:1) (Jeremiah 29:11) (1 John 2:14-17)
I encourage you to do something different this day, this week and this month. Maybe it’s something that you have been wanting to do for a long time, but never made the time to do it. Call that friend that you have not spoken to in a while. Invite your spouse to go out on a date with you. Do something that you have not done before so that you may enjoy today. I believe by doing so you will be bringing the Joy and Happiness that God wishes for you to have back into your life. (3 John 2) (John 16:23-24)