Meditations!

One day at a Time! (Grace Noll Crowell – 1877-1969)

The day lies before us hour by hour; Lord, we would live it beautifully with You, for only through Your strength and by Your power can we move forward bravely, fearlessly.

We would not conjure lions in that way, nor fear the tasks that wait for us to do; Only one day, dear Lord, one little day.  It is not too long for us to travel through.

Tomorrow holds no claim upon us, Lord; We have no promise for tomorrow’s strength. All that we ask, according to Your Word, is strength and wisdom for today’s brief length.

Lord, God, help us to attain the high pinnacle of peace of mind, strength of body, and soul, which Your Word promises. Too often, we have been guilty of the things that have cautioned us against – anxiety, fear, and the bearing of needless burdens.

Could you help us clear out the thorns and brambles that have often detained our forward

march? They have cluttered our pathway. They have torn and hurt us.  May we destroy them and plant instead the seeds of tranquility, the seeds of kindness, faith, and buoyant hope.  That being so, may we be strong and pleasing servants in your garden of Life. We ask your help in the Name of Jesus. Amen.

Edited by: Shirley Casseta Leger June 9, 2025