Nothing happens by accident. If one day when you wake up, you would find on your bed a beautifully wrapped present with delicate bows, you would open it before even washing your face, curious about what is inside.Maybe what you find is something you do not like very much … then you put away the box wondering what to do with the present … But, if the next day you find another present, you would open it also and, if this time you find something inside that you like very much … A memory from someone that is far away … or just a beautiful flower from somebody that remembered you …
This happens every day, but we do not realize it . Every day when we wake up, it is there, before us, a present sent to us by God … a whole day to use in the best possible way.
Sometimes it comes with problems, issues that we do not seem to be able to solve. Sometimes it comes with sadness, deception, even tears … But other times it comes full of surprises, happiness, success & achievements.
What is important is that every day we receive a present, wrapped especially for us while we sleep: THE NEXT DAY. We are presented this box with colored bows, no matter what the day brings.
That day when we wake up, every morning is a PRESENT … the present that life gives us. It is not always what we wish or what we hope for … But it is the best for us, what we need most, what we have to learn … what we need to grow …
Open your present every day, giving thanks first to our Creator that gave it to you, without thinking what is inside the box. If today you don’t receive the present you wanted, wait for the next one … & appreciate what you received today. Tomorrow open your present with love & enthusiasm because one day your dreams & the life plan for you will come inside the box, beautifully wrapped for you.
May you have a day full of blessings in which you can feel the loving presence of your Creator, & may the present of every day bring you peace, spiritual growth & enlightment on all we still have to learn about every day.
(I had to share with you this beautiful piece that was shared with me ... enjoy ~ Hugs, Marydon)
a glorious gift...and a gentle reminder...
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Oh Marydon, what a great reminder to all of us. We should be thankful each morning that a new day is even upon us. Thank you so much for giving us this gentle nudge, sweet friend. What a blessing you are.
ReplyDeleteSandra
Hi Marydon,
ReplyDeleteHow true every word of this is .. what a wonderful reminder to take each gift we are given, and make the BeSt of each day .. I will be excited to unwrap mine in the morning .. thanks sweetie for the encouraging words once again .. Have a blessed day tomorrow ~
hugs ~tea~xo
What a beautiful and loving reminder that each day is our gift and to be thankful for what we receive....warm hugs to you Marydon...Linda
ReplyDeleteThank you for those wonderful words, we do forget so often about thanking Him for each and every day..
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Maggey
After too many doses of political muck I was delighted to read this. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Marydon!!!
ReplyDeleteOh that is a very beautiful post!!!!
Made my day!!!!
Each and every day is indeed a gift and the gift is we get to wake up spend it here with loved ones and Glorify God with our voice!!!!
Hugs,
jamie
Oh Marydon Sweetie...
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful post. I just love it. Thank you so much for sharing with me, and for reminding me that each day is a present that God has given us. We do not know what it is going to be, but we accept it and move forward.
I can't wait for the presents while I am there. I know God has truly blessed us in our friendship. I so love you sweetie. Country hugs and much love...Sherry/Cherry Jelly/Sis
Oh what a sweet post and a reminder of the PRESENT! I am going to enjoy my present and be thankful for what it is and can be! Have a blessed day my friend!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post Marydon! A lot of food for thought in that lovely writing. Hoping you are having a great day today!
ReplyDeleteHugs~
I could not find your e-mail address so I am leaving a comment here. I received my birthday gift today. I posted it on my blog. Thanks so much. Tudy
ReplyDeleteOh Marydon, what a beautiful reminder. Everyday is a gift, it is just being alive for me. I have servived two serious accidents, sustaining serious head injuries. Believe me when I say, everyday is a blessing - I woke up!
ReplyDeleteYou are a dear friend
come visit
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cindy@stitches
Marydon, How beautiful and how true, yet so many of us don't stop and just thank God for the day we have before us. I had cancer 16 years ago when my first child was only 8 months old....in so many ways it was such a gift, now I live life to the fullest each day and I love and thank God each day for keeping me on this earth to care for my sons.
ReplyDeleteYou are wonderful and I can't wait to see you in April....I am still keeping my fingers crossed that I will make it :)
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Bunny
That is a very good way to think of the day God gives us each day.
ReplyDeletePatsy
Thank you so much for reminding me with your message. It is so true that waking up is a blessing in itself.
ReplyDeleteWow beautiful message Thank you so much for sharing it.Sincerely Jonny
ReplyDeleteMarydon what a beautiful message! We truly are blessed to be given this gift on a daily basis. If only we could always be grateful to Him that gives it.
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Marydon you made my night by coming by here. What a beautiful post. I will have this on my mind as I turn in.
ReplyDeletethank you dear friend for sharing these words with us. I do hope I live by them
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Maggie
Fabulous, Marydon... Thanks so much for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a 'day full of blessings' also.
Hugs,
Betsy
That was so beautiful and truth be told!
ReplyDeleteYes, we have to beware of our each and every minute and be thankful.
ReplyDeleteDear Marydon,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful reminder about our lives and to not take things for granted! Everything is God's will, and just because something seems bad, from God's perspective it is perfectly timed and sent with gentle loving hands to sometimes gently nudge us(and sometimes not so gently depending on how stubborn we are!) onto the path we are meant to follow.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sparkly Hugs,
Tobi :)
Beautiful post Marydon. We should appreciate each special day as a gift. Have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt is so very beautiful. I hope you are having a splendid weekend Marydon with a little bit of sunshine sprinkled in!
ReplyDeleteOh you are so right Marydon! Each day is a precious gift from God. I've been ill the past few days after having a root canal and have been trying to remember to thank God for the day even with the pain. This too shall pass (I hope).
ReplyDeleteHappy Spring Marydon!
Lee Ann
Beautifully said, and the rose photo is awesome.
ReplyDeleteSandy
This was lovely and so very true! Love and hugs to you, my friend. Kerrie
ReplyDeleteWonderful reminder!
ReplyDeletea great reminder that if we get the chance to open our eyes in the morning.....that is a gift in itself. Have a great day. Thank you for all of you kind comments on my blog. I appreciate that you take the time to look. Your blog is lovely.
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