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Article by Judy Mosley

“Today is my favorite day.  God made it a special one.  I like tomorrow and yesterday, but

today is my favorite day.”

 

This is the latest song that my son has brought home with him from preschool. The simplicity is genius, and it’s truth is powerful.  Is today really my favorite day?

 

For the last couple of days, I have been in an emotional rut. I’ve felt overwhelmed, angry, sad, and for reasons that I couldn’t even pinpoint.  I wasn’t sure how I had slipped into this place, but I knew I wanted out.

 

The more that my son sang this song, the more I felt the desire to really think about what my favorite things were.  So I decided that I would look for my favorite things throughout the day.  I thought that it would make me feel better, but I didn’t expect to have a complete emotional turn around …

 

By the end of the day, my thoughts were clearer, I was more patient, and I had even taken care of a couple tasks that had been on my mind for some time.  This is my list.  These items are not prioritized in any manner, but are written down as they came to me. 

 

1. PBS

2. Music

3. Warm Blankets

4. Sunlight through curtains

5. My husband

6. Piano music

7. Love notes

8. My son’s singing

9. My daughter’s coloring

10. Great Food

11. My baby’s smile

12. Satire

13. Natural light

14. India.Arie

15. Birds

16. Solving problems

17. Holding a snuggly baby

18. Naps

19. Getting the mail

20. Cooking a marvelous dish

21. Words

22. Lovely smells

23. Children’s imaginations

24. Encouragement

25. Photography

26. Flowers

27. Happy babies

28. Bedtime

29. Laughter

30. Hot showers

 

After reading my list at the end of the day, I was reminded of how magical everyday life is!

 

I encourage you to … make your own list and discover all the favorite things in your own life.

 

Gratitude is our most direct line to God … If we take the time, no matter how crazy and troubled we feel, we can find something to be thankful for.

- Terry Lynn Taylor

 

In almost everything that touches our everyday life on earth; God is pleased when we’re pleased.  He wills that we be as free as birds to soar and sing our maker’s praise without anxiety.

- A. W. Tozer

 

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