daily prayer

Good morning! How are we faithing? I have been reading a book a good friend wrote about his life. I can picture him back in the 30's and 40's doing just what he describes. Playing at the river, fishing, chasing critters, etc. The imagery is so compelling and I wax nostalgic about my own youth when the cares of the day were innocent and simple. Complicated times arose as we all grew and the things we need to deal with as adults covers the cares we once had. Hanging on to the "good ol days" is fine for reflection but not for dismay. You know, God's Word equips us with wisdom so we can approach each day anew and fresh to meet the battles and the pleasures of the day. Knowing when to act and how to act makes a whole lot of difference on the memories we we look back on later. I don't know about you but i would like to look back fondly and with assurance I did the best and that God would be pleased. Of course there are things that I did that now being older I see was, well, stupid. Of course self condemnation is not taught in the Word so all I can do is learn from those things and laugh at the blind stumbling that took place. look, some of you are hurting and some of you are regretting past choices and I understand but don't get so focused and blinded by those errors. They are done, you can't change them and God will and has forgiven you. Just ask then get on with life. Past is done, future has enough worries by itself so concentrate on today and how you can serve God and how your life reflects our savior. Think about that....

Ps 37:12-19
The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them; but the Lord laughs at the wicked,for he knows their day is coming.
The wicked draw the sword and bend the bow to bring down the poor and needy,to slay those whose ways are upright. But their swords will pierce their own hearts,and their bows will be broken.
Better the little that the righteous have than the wealth of many wicked; for the power of the wicked will be broken,but the LORD upholds the righteous.
The days of the blameless are known to the LORD,and their inheritance will endure forever. In times of disaster they will not wither;in days of famine they will enjoy plenty.
NIV

Remember Hallie Tracy...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you Lord for forgiveness and peace within when we are hurting. Thank you for allowing us to fail so we can learn. Lord, keep us aware of your presence in everything we do. Keep us in tune to your ways and sensitive to the needs around us. Help us apply your principles in every thing we do in Jesus name amen