An Ode to Today

One of these days,

you are going to forget about today.

One of these days,

you are going to wish for a better tomorrow.

But just before you lay down your head to cry

let me take you back,

back to the day that was not today.

Today, you discover your beauty.

Today, you discover your self-worth.

Today you are told “I love you”

over and over and over again.

Today, you see the forces of nature.

Today, you see the beauty of life.

Today, you see the privilege of freedom,

as you feel My kisses in the wind.

Today, all you did was breathe.

Today, all you did was love.

Today, all you did was accept,

as you find the peace within you.

Feel the beauty of today.

Feel the dancing of the wind, as it rushes by.

Smell the scent of strawberries,

as the breeze blows through your hair.

Can you see the sun,

as it burns brightly on your skin?

Do you see the ducks,

as they flap on the pond,

lovingly calling for your attention.

Can you see yourself smiling?

As you allow yourself to be loved?

Feel your heart pounding, as tears form in your eyes

Finally you utter,

the words that He longs to hear.

“I love You!”

But that was yesterday, not today.

Today, you have sunk beneath the pond

and tomorrow will bring more sorrow.

But just before you lay down your head to cry,

Remember…

Remember Who is with you,

Remember Who loves you,

Remember Who gives you everything,

Remember Who lives inside you,

Remember Who is the great “I AM.”

Call Him, Speak to Him, Ask Him!

Ask Him to extent His loving arm

and pull you out of the tide.

He will sit by the water banks,

As he waits by your side,

until you forget about tomorrow

and focus on today.

Focus on Today…

Today, you discovered your beauty.

Today, you discovered your self-worth.

Today, you were told “I love you”

over and over and over again.