“This is the day that the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24
These words took on new meaning for me on Sunday. The praise band started the 11:30 service with a song using words from this Psalm, but the lively version they sang was very different from the one in the Methodist Hymnal. That hymn only repeats the scripture. In this new version, I heard the words:
“Whether the sun will shine,
Whether the skies will rain,
I know that you are good
And this is the day you made.”
I smiled because my carefully planned sunny day had already been rained on and disrupted. A couple needed a ride to the ER. My thought was, “I really don’t have time for this,” but God proved He has lessons for me every day if I allow Him to be my focus.
Because of God’s “disruption,” I had the opportunity to hear their stories of how they are overcoming their struggles and are on a new path. They expressed much gratitude for my little gift of giving them rides. My heart was filled with love as I heard their hope for a better life. What a reminder. Every day is the day God made. My job is to rejoice and be glad in it!
God of the sun and God of the rain, thank you for the daily reminders of your presence. Help us let you be our Planner each day. Amen.