Because the day begins with a beautiful sunrise doesn't necessarily mean it's going to be "a walk in the park," "a piece of cake," or "a yabadabado time." To sailors long ago, a red sky in the morning was no portent of good times to come in the hours ahead, but instead it elicited trepidation."Red sky in morning, sailors take warning." There always have been sayings for just about everything, and some seem more "on the money" than others, but they don't direct our path or carve out our days. It seems that we direct our path.
That's an awesome responsibility that can be burdensome at times. That's why in spite of all that happens in a day, finding joy in God's glimpses of glory, and recognizing His signs of peace remind us that we aren't really walking our path alone, but are co-creating our lives in the power of an almighty, loving creator; then it's easier to accept "bad eggs," and "spilled milk" with more joy than anxiety, more love than pettiness, more goodwill toward ourselves and, in turn, toward others.
From my childhood memory verses I remember this, "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not on thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy path." It's from the King James Version, but I don't remember where its found at the moment.
Find joy in this day and in, even, the smallest glimpses of glory.
Find joy in this day and in, even, the smallest glimpses of glory.
Peace. Love, Linda
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Proverbs 3:5-6
Those are the verses I used in my high school speech. Also, it's one that has been a great part of my life since then. It's so very true. take care love mary
Thanks for the "where to find it", and for sharing. I would like to read your high school speech. I don't think I remember it.It's a verse that works for everything. Love you, Mary. Happy Fourth of July!
I've read the speech...she was one mature 17 year old. And smart, too! :) It is a very good piece of work.
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