The Quote:
“If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you will look forward, do so prayerfully. But the wisest course would be to be present in the present gratefully.” – Maya Angelou
Wisdom from Scripture:
Psalm 103: 1-5
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and
all that is within me,
bless
his holy name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and
do not forget all his benefits—
who forgives all your iniquity,
who
heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the Pit,
who
crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
who satisfies you with good as long as you live[a]
so
that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Philippians 1: 3-7
“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me.”
Prayer:
Holy God, thank you for the blessings of the past, even those we didn’t recognize at the time. Thank you for the opportunities of the future. Help us to claim them. Thank you for this moment and this day. May your presence guide us through work, leisure and all interactions and situations that thus day brings. We are blessed in you. Amen.