The Gift of a New Day

This quote is from a letter written by Ralph Waldo Emerson to his daughter, Ellen. Sometimes it is good to be reminded the day is over with all its drama, surprises and stress. 
   
It is interesting that in the Hebrew creation story, the sun, moon and stars were said to be created, among other reasons, to mark days, weeks, months and years. I believe we were given seasons of time to allow us natural times to reset. 
   
Obviously, there is something to be said for long-term planning. “Where do I want to be 10 years from now?” or “How can I advance in this job?” or “How do I want my kids to turn out?” These kinds of questions all require long-term planning. Resets like the turning of a new year and New Year’s resolutions to set goals and adjust habits can help here. But there are times when our mind and our soul need to live just one day at a time. 
   
At the end of the day, Emerson’s advice is good; put the day to bed. All that happened, let it go; tomorrow is a fresh day. And then rest...don’t worry about what the next day may bring. An often-quoted Hebrew rabbi once said, “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.” 
   
I don’t know what your day, week, month or year has been like, but I pray that at the end of your day today, you can reset and be at peace. Today will be done and tomorrow will be a NEW day, full of potential to do or to change. 
   
Your service is appreciated,
Pastor Rob