Difficult as it might be; living one day at a time is a wholesome self-control mechanism which teaches us patience and genuine reliance on our Lord.
Of course, we all like to plan ahead, to be in control of our future, and to prepare for all eventualities. There’s nothing wrong in that, and it would be foolhardy to leave all to chance and do nothing.
Yet, at the same time, we should balance our every plan with the reality of what is now. We should live each day in gratitude for what God has given us today, rather than look ahead to what is yet to come.
They say, “You never know what’s round the next corner”. How true. All it takes is a sudden event, an illness, an accident, something out of our control, to put all our plans into disarray.
Thank you Lord for another today. Please teach me to walk closer beside you step by step every day.
FATHER FRANCIS MAPLE
The Lord bless you and keep you, Victor.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandi. God bless you.
DeleteA beautiful voice and song sung by a man who is doing what he has been called to do.
ReplyDeleteYes Brenda. Fr Francis has raised over £1m for charity by singing in shopping centres and several small venues like church halls.
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That is wonderful Victor.
DeleteIsn't it just.
DeleteGod bless, Brenda.
Indeed, patience and reliance on the Lord! God bless you abundantly this Sunday!
ReplyDeleteWith thanx to you too Cathy. God bless you and yours always.
DeleteGood morning, Victor! When I spotted this title the little record player in my brain immediately began playing the Grass Roots' ("... and don't worry about tomorrow, hey-hey-hey-hey"). Thank you for sharing this video of Fr. Francis. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mevely. Glad you liked this song. I agree ... don't worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow has already happened in Australia. If it's OK over there it will be OK over here too; wherever we are. Australia is the future; that's what I say.
DeleteGod bless you Mevely; today and in Australia.
One day at a time, Victor, one moment at a time, lived with love and gratitude to God.
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Amen, Martha. Amen indeed.
DeleteGod bless you always my friend.
Patience and reliance on God each day will show our love for him. Thank you, Victor.
ReplyDeleteWise words once more, Bill.
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Amen!!
ReplyDeleteGod bless, Happyone.
DeleteThank you Victor.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thanx Jan.
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Love this. When my mother was in her last days here on earth, she would ask me to play a recording we had of Johnny Ray Watson singing "One day at a time, sweet Jesus. We listened to it and sang along many times before she saw her sweet Jesus face to face. Thanks Victor, we all need that reminder..today is all we have. Walk with Jesus.
ReplyDeleteYes Wanda, I remember the song by Lena Martell, "One Day at a Time", which I used to play on the radio. Others recorded it too, like Merle Haggard. Here's a version by my friend Father Francis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy2_hgXZVhw
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Thanks Victor.
DeleteGod bless, Wanda.
DeleteHe does not guarantee us our next breath. Control is an illusion. We are to be thankful for our days, and do our best with them to follow the path He sets, and leave it all in His hands. Excellent post.
ReplyDeleteIndeed Mimi. We need to learn to trust God totally.
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Beautiful, Victor! Thank you:)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Chris.
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Lovely post. I have the luxury of doing exactly this because my dear husband bears all the burdens. Good man. Help arrived in Practicing the Presence of God by brother Lawrence. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteWe certainly need to trust God every day. He will take care of all our worries.
DeleteGod bless you and your family, Vijaya.