I will be grateful for the twenty-four hours that are before me. Time is a precious commodity. I refuse to allow what little time I have to be contaminated by self-pity, anxiety, or boredom. I will face this day with the joy of a child and the courage of a giant. I will drink each minute as though it is my last. When tomorrow comes, today will be gone forever. While it is here, I will use it for loving and giving. Today I will make a difference.
I will not let past failures haunt me. Even though my life is scarred with mistakes, I refuse to rummage through my trash heap of failures. I will admit them. I will correct them. I will press on. Victoriously. No failure is fatal. It's OK to stumble … I will get up. It's OK to fail … I will rise again. Today I will make a difference.
I will spend time with those I love. My spouse, my children, my family. A man can own the world but be poor for the lack of love. A man can own nothing and yet be wealthy in relationships. Today I will spend at least five minutes with the significant people in my world. Five quality minutes of talking or hugging or thanking or listening. Five undiluted minutes with my mate, children, and friends.
Today I will make a difference.
Even though my life is scarred with mistakes, I refuse to rummage through my trash heap of failure. I will admit them. I will correct them. I will press on.
Written by Max Lucado
I know my blog should be about my words, but I couldn’t resist posting this today. I wanted to share this with my readers. I read this for the very first time in February 2005. Six years later, it still inspires me and I still love reading this. I hope this blesses you, and encourages you and I hope it inspires you to make a difference. Love well my friends … lets all love well. ~Ruthie
One person can make a difference and everyone should try. ~ JFK
One person can make a difference and everyone should try. ~ JFK
