A Look At Tomorrow’s Yesterday
November 25, 2008I loved today. Today was a day when the kids at work were just being kids. Since no kid is perfect, it would be unfair to single out any one, or two, or three that were particularly not perfect. But tomorrow is another day. I noticed after some observations that kids who are constantly in trouble are always waiting for you to come down on them. I tend to look at things slightly different. Perhaps I am young and in experienced, but I think another day is another chance.
Isn’t that how it works with God? He gives us another chance to serve and please Him with every breath He gives us. I say breath and not day because a day it to broad a term. One can argue that each day was filled with both good and bad decisions. But if you look back at each moment and each breath, can you say there was good and bad about every thought, every moment, every breath?
Brandon Heath sings a great song called “Give Me Your Eyes”. In the song, he asks to get the eyes of God so he can see people like God does. Have you ever tried to see the world the way God does? There are sometimes when I am so frustrated at work that I forget to put on my God filtered glasses. But at the end of the day, I can honestly say that after reflecting, I look at each day as a new opportunity. Thus, I must hold everyone I meet to the same standard.
OK, so this all started because a few kids irked me today. It’s hard because I like them a lot. But the upside, I can give them another opportunity with a fresh slate the next day. If however I come in the next day expecting the same negative results, my day will obviously be miserable.
Is every day a fresh start or just the mundane? Ask God to show you a fresh view of the world each day–His view.
I hear what you are saying Josh. It applies, I believe, to everyone. We are facing a lot of negative views on differences in opinions now a days. I wish more people could just put themselves in the shoes of others more often before they judge or speak… especially people that claim to be followers of God’s word. How are we to help others understand God’s love if all we do is judge one another for differences or different beliefs. Love your neighbor as yourself… is the greatest of gift we as Christains can give. We all know God’s Law, but let us not forget about the Grace that has been given to us at the cost of Jesus’ death!
I am glad to hear you can see the beauty of each new breathe with your students. I just pray that adults could start to do the same among eachother.
HOPE ALL IS WELL IN TEXAS.
Blessings to you!
Sorry it’s been awhile. We finally got moved in! Jacob really really misses you. He still remembers that Psalm 24:1 though. He says hi and happy Thanksgiving. Great post! Tammie and I are going to read the rest of them this weekend. We have to catch up!
We are so pleased that you continue to touch and change the lives of the kids in your life. We are forever grateful for the work you did with Jacob. He was so thrilled with your call last weekend. He really loved you and we love you for all the work you did with him. You have blessed us in so many ways.
Keep up that work. Kids lives are changed for the better because of the amazing work that God does through you.