One Day at a Time

One day at a time...that is how it has been for me lately. Today's quiz, today's ministry, today's time with the Lord. Normally I'm the type of person who likes to look way ahead and live for 20 years from now; but when this happens I neglect the importance of this moment, the once in a lifetime chance to make a difference today. And as I look over the past few days I see God's wonder, His blessings, and His merciful kindness to me. He has given me different verses throughout the semester for each day...

Sunday - Psalm 84:10 "For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness" Sunday is my day for Hospitality ministry which consist of me standing by a door at church; smiling and shaking hands with a bunch of people who are in a hurry to do their business, and would rather not stop to say hello. I became discouraged and had lost all energy and passion for this ministry. Then through a Sunday morning sermon God gave me this verse and revived my heart.

Monday - 2 Timothy 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." College life can be a pain (especially since I have an exam on Monday) but this verse provokes me to keep trudging on.

Tuesday - 1 Chronicles 16:24-25 "Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvelous works among all nations. For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods." Tuesday is door knocking night, and this is my personal commission from God for visitation. I am to declare His righteousness and His glory, and that HE is the one to whom we must all answer to on judgment day.

Wednesday - 1 Samuel 12:24 "Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you." Wednesday night service is one of my favorites. I have no ministries, so after a long day of classes it is such a relief to just go to church, settle down, and dwell on the goodness and greatness of our Heavenly Father.

Thursday - Proverbs 15:15 "All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast." Thursdays have to be my worst day. They are very long and tiresome, but God gave me this verse as a reminder of the joy that I have in Christ.

Friday - Acts 18:9-10 "Then spake the Lord to Paul in he night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city." Friday Night Street Evangelism!!! One of the highlights of my week. We are given an opportunity to go out on the streets of Down Town OKC and pass out tracts and give the Gospel! But more often than not I have that inkling of fear. But when we were assigned this verse to memorize God immediately brought Friday Evangelism to my mind, and it encourages me.

Saturday - Ecclesiastes 9:10 "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest." Saturday is homework time, but to be truthful (which we always should be) I would rather spend it catching up on all the sleep I missed throughout the week. But I must remain focused, determined, and faithful to the work that God has called me to do.

I hope these verses were a blessing to you. And don't neglect what God might have for you to do today.