Sunday, May 2, 2010

There are two days in the week about which we should not worry. Two days which should be kept free of fear and apprehension. One of these is yesterday with its mistakes and cares, its aches and pains. Yesterday is passed forever, beyond our reach. All the money in the world cannot bring back yesterday. We cannot erase a single act we performed nor a single word we said. Yesterday is passed forever beyond our control. The other day we should not worry about is tomorrow with its possible burdons, its large promise, and its poor performance. Tomorrow is beyond our immediate control. Tomorrow's sun will rise in splendor or behind a mask of clouds, but it will rise. Until it does we have no stake in tomorrow, for it is yet unborn.

That leaves only today. Anyone can fight life's battles just for one day. It is only when we face the burdens of those other two days that we falter. It is not today's experience that drives men mad. It is the remorse and bitterness for something which happened yesterday, and the dread of what tomorrow may bring. So live just one day at a time if you wish to be happy.

Becky Brown Gibb
A Faithful Generation
pp. 85

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