Sometimes, by the end of the day, I have many regrets:
I wish I had spent more time with Ty…
I wish I didn’t get upset with Micah when he was acting silly…
I wish I spoke more kindly with Manu when I was reprimanding him…
I wish I had spent more time in prayer…
I wish I would have played with the boys when they begged me to…
I wish I didn’t get so frustrated about such a little thing…
I wish I was more patient. and loving. and happy…
Today.
Then I remember…
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases,
His mercies never come to an end;
They are new every morning;
Great is thy faithfulness.
– Lamentations 3:22-24 NRS
I have every reason to be down on myself today, but though so unworthy, God gives us the privilege to start fresh in the morning. He knows how to bring out the best in us. He takes chances on us. He loves us, and loves us, and loves us until a miracle takes place. We change. And we begin to love Him back. Sometimes words can’t express how lucky I feel to be His child.
I want tomorrow to be a better day, do you?
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Yes, Judy. I want tomorrow’s today to be a better day. There are day by days, and then there are moment by moments, eh? Sigh. I’m with you, girl. PS. You’re still a great friend and mom. Love you and miss you!
Yea, Judy, I always want a better day, no matter if this one is good or not….an eternal optimist, ha! God always gives me hope 🙂
@onathousandhills – Thanks, Jen! Hope you had a great weekend. 🙂@fitzp1 – I wish I was an eternal optimist! But by God’s grace, days are getting better!