As
we flick the calendar to a new year, we come face to face with the fact
that our days on earth are numbered. As the Psalmist wrote, “Teach us
to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” No
thoughtful person can approach New Year’s Day without some
introspection. We are reminded of the brevity of time. We also look back
over our failures, mistakes, and missed opportunities, and vow that we
will make better use of our time during the coming year. We should take
time to be pleasant, to smile, to extend the small courtesies we often
omit—to show love to our family. Psychiatrists tell us that most people
are starved for love.
Take time for the goodbye kiss; we shall go to
work with a sweeter spirit. Let us take time to get acquainted with our
families. We are not machines. We are not robots. The secret of a happy
home is that members of the family learn to give and receive love. Let
us take time to express our love in a thousand ways.Prayer for the day
As I begin a new year, Lord Jesus, I pray that my walk through the days ahead will be filled with Your love for others, a love that does not count the cost.Source: https://billygraham.org/devotions
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