so let's get right down to it—it's new years eve. but to me it feels like just another day. we have no plans to do anything tonight and no parties to attend. and ben and i were never into the party/drinking scene, so this holiday probably isn't as important to us as it is to other people.
and earlier this week as i was asked a few times if i was excited for new years, i'd say "no, it's just another day..." and at the risk of sounding exactly like my dad (which isn't a bad thing!) it is just another day. it's no different than yesterday or the day before. there really isn't anything super significant about this day apart from this: (and my dad's birthday—happy birthday daddy!!!)
it's another day that i'm alive!
it's another day that i get to enjoy my husband. my daughter. and my son.
it's another day that i can experience God's love, grace, and mercy.
it's another day closer to a new year, a new beginning, a chance to start fresh.
it's another day closer to Jesus's return!
so while it is, in fact, just another day, today i rejoice—for God has granted me yet one more day.
life is fleeting. it is a vapor, a breath, a blink of an eye. so not just today, but every day, take a moment to enjoy the gift of another day! that's what i'm celebrating today!
happy new year!
4 comments:
well put, Erin :) reading this lifted my grumpy mood! Thanks!
Great post! I totally agree...just another day. We arent into the partying/drinking scene either...truth be known we will probably ring in the new year asleep.
great thoughts! and once again... Happy Birthday, Dad!!
Erin, that was really cool! Thanks for sharing!
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