The gift of today

Each day is a sublime gift.  It opens at daybreak and slowly unfolds.  We do not know all that it contains but be can view it with the anticipation of a child at Christmas in awe.

Do not be blind to the beauty of the day but be in expectation of all the blessings it holds.  See it as the gift it is.  Be in wonder at the beauty it contains and its ever changing surprises as slowly more and more is revealed.

What shall we do with this gift of today?  Shall we savor it bit by bit or rush through its passage unawares?  It is our choice.  Take time to pause and truly see.  Do you drive to your destination, or walk, notice the changes of each season?

See the breeze rustling the leaves on the trees.  See the clouds making designs in the sky.  Smell the freshness of the air.  Notice the briskness or warmth of the day.

Be prepared to enjoy this gift of today for what we anticipate is often what we receive.  Do not let any negative moments spoil the gift God has given you.

This today that you will only own now.  See the flowers He has sent to brighten it.  How the dew sparkles.  If you are indoors take time to step outside to admire the wonderful colors in your world from the blueness of the sky to the pristine whiteness of the snow.

From the fall leaves of a changing world to the sparkling waters rippling or rolling to share.  Life is beautiful whether stormy or calm.  It is we who get so caught up in our daily activities that we forget to notice.

See the darkness slowly descend and the shadows deepen.  See the stars come out of hiding, one by one, and the moon climb up the sky.  Feel the chill in the air and the rustle as the night creatures tiptoe out.  Hear the hoot of an owl.

Say goodbye to the gift of today.  I hope you've made it a good one, and be aware that soon the gift of tomorrow will become another today.

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