To awaken each
morning and consciously think and repeat Psalm 118:24 is an excellent
and affirming way to begin each new day.
Dr. Robert J. Morgan reminds us that God is in the day-making business. Every twenty-four hours a new day rolls off God’s time-making plan. His compassion and care for us is present every day, ready to be affirmed and assimilated.
Whatever challenge we face in each day, if we are secure in the belief that God made the day and gave it to us to use and rejoice in, we can be more confident in why we are here at this particular time in history and what the Lord has for us to do. Try, upon awaking, to repeat with sincerity and joy Psalm 118:24. Thus starting the day with God will make your outlook brighter, your anticipation sharper.
Sir Isaac Watts (1674-1748) used the words of Psalm 118:24 as the basis of his words in the hymn, “This Is the Day the Lord Has Made.” It was set to the tune “Arlington” by musician Thomas A. Arne (1710-1778). The message of the hymn still inspires:
“This is the day the Lord has made; He calls the hours His own;
Let heav’n rejoice, let earth be glad, And praise surround the throne.
Blest be the Lord who comes to us With messages of grace;
Who comes, in God the Father’s name, To save our sinful race.”
Dr. Robert J. Morgan reminds us that God is in the day-making business. Every twenty-four hours a new day rolls off God’s time-making plan. His compassion and care for us is present every day, ready to be affirmed and assimilated.
Whatever challenge we face in each day, if we are secure in the belief that God made the day and gave it to us to use and rejoice in, we can be more confident in why we are here at this particular time in history and what the Lord has for us to do. Try, upon awaking, to repeat with sincerity and joy Psalm 118:24. Thus starting the day with God will make your outlook brighter, your anticipation sharper.
Sir Isaac Watts (1674-1748) used the words of Psalm 118:24 as the basis of his words in the hymn, “This Is the Day the Lord Has Made.” It was set to the tune “Arlington” by musician Thomas A. Arne (1710-1778). The message of the hymn still inspires:
“This is the day the Lord has made; He calls the hours His own;
Let heav’n rejoice, let earth be glad, And praise surround the throne.
Blest be the Lord who comes to us With messages of grace;
Who comes, in God the Father’s name, To save our sinful race.”
Prayer: Thank you
for this new day, Lord. I will rejoice and be glad in it!” Amen! -
Ethelene Dyer Jones 06.21.2016
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