If Only
It can sometimes be a struggle to live “this day” to the fullest. It is a struggle because we can easily be distracted—looking back and reflecting on our could have/should have opportunities; looking forward and hoping about our “I wish”/“I want” desires.
In the midst of this we might hear the exclamation, “This is the day that our God has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Today is a new day and each hour, in fact each minute, is a new beginning. It is a time to make things new. As you experience the gift of life, try to hear that inner voice that says to each of us: “I have a gift for you and can’t wait for you to see it!”
Choosing to listen to that inner voice will find each of us experiencing that the past is gone and we can never change it. As we keep listening to that voice, we will find ourselves opening more and more to discover the new life hidden in the moment, waiting eagerly to be born.
Enjoy THIS DAY!
A prayer: God of today, keep me attentive. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
09.01.10
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Daily Devotion - Thursday, July 16
Living in the Present
“So do not worry about tomorrow,
for tomorrow will bring worries of its own.
Today’s trouble is enough for today.”
--From one of Jesus’ sermons
Matthew 6: 34
Every so often it is good to be reminded about the significance of self-care. Last night I spoke in Cincinnati, Ohio at the Joubert Syndrome Foundation Conference about how essential self-care is for people who are either delegated or attracted to the caregiving field. Every caregiver, including the support services needed for the delivery of quality care, needs to be reminded about this important attribute for daily living.
There are times when we jump into the future rather than living in the present. When we start to worry or feel anxious, it is good to remind ourselves that we have moved away from the present moment. Today’s verse from Scripture is significant. We are reminded to stay focused, focused on whatever is happening at that moment. By dedicating all our energy to the present, we will demonstrate the importance of self-care that might also be known as “Be good to yourself therapy.”
Prayer: God of all time and space, keep me in the present and nudge me when I have moved too far into tomorrow. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
07.16.09
“So do not worry about tomorrow,
for tomorrow will bring worries of its own.
Today’s trouble is enough for today.”
--From one of Jesus’ sermons
Matthew 6: 34
Every so often it is good to be reminded about the significance of self-care. Last night I spoke in Cincinnati, Ohio at the Joubert Syndrome Foundation Conference about how essential self-care is for people who are either delegated or attracted to the caregiving field. Every caregiver, including the support services needed for the delivery of quality care, needs to be reminded about this important attribute for daily living.
There are times when we jump into the future rather than living in the present. When we start to worry or feel anxious, it is good to remind ourselves that we have moved away from the present moment. Today’s verse from Scripture is significant. We are reminded to stay focused, focused on whatever is happening at that moment. By dedicating all our energy to the present, we will demonstrate the importance of self-care that might also be known as “Be good to yourself therapy.”
Prayer: God of all time and space, keep me in the present and nudge me when I have moved too far into tomorrow. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
07.16.09
Monday, August 4, 2008
Daily Devotions - Monday, August 4
Present Tense Living
One of the challenges we might encounter is living each day to the fullest. It is a struggle because we can easily be distracted—looking back and reflecting on our could have/should have opportunities or looking forward and hoping about our “I wish”/“I want” desires.
The ancient hymn writer exclaimed, “This is the day that our God has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Today is a new day and each hour, in fact each minute is a new beginning. It is a time to make things new. As you experience the gift of life today, try to hear that inner voice that is saying to each of us: “I have a gift for you and can’t wait for you to see it!”
As we choose to listen to that inner voice, we can discover that the past is gone and we will never change it. As we keep listening to that voice, we will find ourselves opening more and more to discover the new life hidden in the moment, waiting eagerly to be born.
Enjoy THIS DAY!
A prayer: God of today, keep me attentive to each moment of this day. Amen.
Ben Keckler
08.04.08
One of the challenges we might encounter is living each day to the fullest. It is a struggle because we can easily be distracted—looking back and reflecting on our could have/should have opportunities or looking forward and hoping about our “I wish”/“I want” desires.
The ancient hymn writer exclaimed, “This is the day that our God has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Today is a new day and each hour, in fact each minute is a new beginning. It is a time to make things new. As you experience the gift of life today, try to hear that inner voice that is saying to each of us: “I have a gift for you and can’t wait for you to see it!”
As we choose to listen to that inner voice, we can discover that the past is gone and we will never change it. As we keep listening to that voice, we will find ourselves opening more and more to discover the new life hidden in the moment, waiting eagerly to be born.
Enjoy THIS DAY!
A prayer: God of today, keep me attentive to each moment of this day. Amen.
Ben Keckler
08.04.08
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