At the start of the day, today, just what do I have control over?
At that moment what do I have a choice in?
Can I have control over things going perfectly for me today?
Not likely.
Can I have control over myself doing things perfectly today?
That calls for a followup question.
Meaning, can I try harder to do things right today?
I suppose we all try to do things right, at least some days.
And we try to arrange things to go right as much as we can.
Does trying for perfect work?
Does it satisfy?
“Murphy’s Law” (whatever that may be) seems to operate around us—and inside us.
Here’s my take on Murphy’s Law, and it leads to my point:
As a Christian, I do not subscribe to Murphy’s Law, but “someone” keeps sending me a gift subscription.
Fact is, this world is messed up, broken.
We have to start with accepting that reality, to make sense out of today without regret and disillusionment.
What we have the most control over is the start of our day—the very beginning, before any news or information or obligation or people attempt to influence us.
If we can get hold of controlling that very first thing that crosses our mind in the morning, we have the best shot for the best day possible.
But I am not writing here to give self-help talk on positive thinking.
First things first—really first things—actually, “first thing.”
“Seek ye first . . .” comes from His Book, and it counts, period.
The stuff in the Bible counts across the board, for all time, for everyone, whether you surrender to its message or not.
“Seek first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.”
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.”
“If anyone lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, Who gives to all liberally . . . But let him ask in faith, not wavering . . . A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.”
So, from PERFECT to FOCUSED.
Trying to be perfect is depending on ourselves—uncertain at best.
Focused on God from the first second of our day is definitely the way to go, every day.
Try it !
And if you really want to transform your day and revolutionize your life, I challenge you to try this—kneel beside your bed before you do or say or think anything else, and thank God—that’s it, just ten seconds.
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