Events

A new day can be filled with worry and dread or with **EXCITEMENT** and **ADVENTURE**, as our lives are full of **CHOICES** and each one has a consequence. The greatest gift God has given us is the gift to **CHOOSE**; today, we can choose to make this the Lord’s Day, to move from stressed to blessed, and to fill our day with God’s awesome love, peace, and joy.

It is easy to become worried and upset about many things, just as Martha was, but Jesus reminds us that few things are needed—or indeed only one—which is spending time trusting Him. When we worry, which is often about things that have not happened yet, we cannot experience His presence; we are called to trust in His perfect plan and not worry since we are children of God.

God made this day and gave us 24 hours, but it is up to us what to make of it; we can dedicate it to God, bring joy, and look for the miracles He is doing, or we can grumble and complain. There are no laws or ordinances that can take away our ability to make this the BEST day ever, so take a deep breath, go for a walk, and make a difference.

When times are difficult and we feel like we are barely “hanging on”—struggling with grief, depression, or anxiety—we need to remember that when Jesus is in our lives, HE is HOLDING US UP. These difficult times become lessons of our trust in Him and His Word, so today, instead of hanging on, feel His arms wrapped around you, knowing that He is allowing this for your growth and holiness.