It is just after 8:00 on a Thursday morning. I have been out of bed for almost two hours. I ponder how that this day is ticking away, moment by moment. If I am to continue to make progress on making today productive, I must maintain my concentration and dedication to the tasks before me.
Solomon warns, “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth” (Proverbs 27:1). An easy temptation today is to think about tomorrow. After all, I can remember yesterday. And today was yesterday’s tomorrow. But properly considered, today is a gift from the Lord. How I use today will be a reflection of my appreciation to Him for the gift of today.
The following are some guidelines in making each day count.
Take Time To Let God Speak To You Through His Word.
May our attitude be as David’s toward God’s Word, “Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). The word of instruction, encouragement, or reminder that you receive today from the Bible may be exactly what you will need as you face whatever is before you tomorrow or next week.
Take Time To Speak To God Through The Avenue Of Prayer.
What a wonderful privilege is granted to us as God's children to come to Him in prayer. For the faithful of God, we are promised that we can approach Him with assurance, "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need" (Hebrews 4:16). Neglecting prayer today will make it easier to neglect prayer tomorrow.
· Take Time To Show An Active Interest In The Lives Of Others
The apostle Paul taught Christians, “Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4). To be sure, this is not a justification for being nosey about another person’s life. But it does teach that we need to be alert to opportunities to assist other people, as we have opportunity (see also Galatians 6:10). The word of encouragement you speak to another person today has the possibility of making a profound difference in their life for many years to come. Indeed, we need to actively care for other people. Tomorrow it may be too late to show the care and concern that needs to be shown today.
