New Year’s Day

   “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself.  Let the day’s own trouble be sufficient for the day.” (Matt 6: 34)

   New Year’s Day.  The day that many quit smoking, many quit drinking, many go on a diet and many begin an exercise regimen.  Most will not last.  After a few weeks the resolutions will be forgotten just like last year’s were and next year’s will be.

   Rather than set a goal for the year I try to keep it simple.  I try to set my goals for each day.  After all, January the first is just another day.  I have no way of knowing what will occur during the next year or even the next day, so I try to focus on the present.

   Each day we should try to look to God rather than self for meaning.  Try to greet those we meet with a smile and a pleasant word.  There are things that need to be done each day, try to do them as an offering and prayer to God.  When the day is done take the time to look back and see where we have succeeded and where we have failed.  Thank God for the successes and ask forgiveness for the times we have failed.  Above all thank Him for the many blessings of each day; for the love and mercy He has for us; for the coming of Jesus Christ as our Savior.

   In the coming year there will be good days and bad.  If we keep God in all days we can endure the bad and rejoice in the good.

   May God bless You in the New Year.

Father, each day is a gift from You.

May we keep this truth in mind.

We offer You our joys and sorrows.

We offer You our love.

Amen