The Promise of Hope
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.—Matthew 5:4 (NIV)
Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not wise to ask such questions.—Ecclesiastes 7:10 NIV
Most people spend a lot of time reliving the past or focused on what might happen—all the while squandering the gift of the moment. Make right now your focus. Appreciate where you are, and be grateful that you are here.
Heavenly Father, this is the first minute of the rest of my life.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.—Matthew 5:4 (NIV)
And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.—Matthew 14:19 (NIV)
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.—Psalm 51:10 (NIV)