From Above

Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

- James 1:17, NIV

There are a lot of reasons to be thankful that often go unnoticed or overlooked…one such example is “today.” When you look at “today” what do you see? Do you see a present from the Lord…another opportunity to dance in the light of His glory…or just another point in time? Understand that this “present” called “today” comes from the Lord [Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows (James 1:17, NIV)], not from your job, not from others, and not from your own doing. When you frame life in this manner, your eyes should awaken to the perpetual blessings He has bestowed upon you [This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope. Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him” (Lamentations 3:21-24, NKJV)]…understanding that above all else He has set aside this day, this hour, this very moment to manifest His glory in you [“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV)]…but will you take advantage of what He is providing you free of charge? What a great and precious gift we have in “this” day! Let us rejoice in it, giving thanks and praise to our benevolent Father who has afforded us the fullness of His riches…glory to His name - Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10, NKJV).

BE BLESSED!