The Gift Of Life

God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.--Voltaire

Yesterday is the torn wrapping paper. Today is the present. Therefore, today is today’s gift:

Remember before you utter a word – someone can’t speak.

Remember before you begin to eat – someone is hungry.

Remember before complaining about your spouse – someone lost theirs.

Remember before complaining about your parents – someone doesn’t have theirs.

Remember before complaining about your children – some have never had the pleasure having their own.

Remember before complaining about your job – there are some who are homeless without money.

Remember before you drive – there are some who have to walk.

Remember before you clean your house – someone doesn’t have one.

Tomorrow is a gift not opened. What you do with today’s present will determine the biggest gift given:

LIFE- live it, share it, enjoy it, embrace it.

We cannot change the past. We can change the future by embracing our past, forgiving our self and others. Your life can only be journeyed once. Become aware of how you think. Don’t worry about the future or this year and what is to come. When making a New Year's resolution do some deep thinking. Set yourself up for success by embracing change as hard as it maybe. If it is too hard then simplify what your desired goal.

Maybe look at something different to do than in recent pasts.What can I do to contribute to society and those around me? What could I do better to reach out to those who are hurting? Life is different when the focus is on others. Life... It's a gift! Ready to give?

May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thess. 5:23). 

Happy New Year!

By Faith,