EVERYDAY IS A NEW DAY

“EVERYDAY IS A NEW DAY”. This is a reality worth meditating on.

This reality inspires me to go on living with joy in my heart day in and day out even as I am about to reach the age of 82. Chronologically I am considered to be among the senior citizens who are already at the pre-departure area of life here on earth. How long I will still live is a matter only God knows. It is a joy for me, however, to realize that everyday of my life is a new day. A day that comes from God as a Gift.

Several years ago I heard this statement from a Municipal Mayor of Tuguegarao, the late Honorable Apolonio P. Reyes, “We pass through this world only once. Hence, whatever good we can do now, let us do it now; for we shall never pass this way again.” This statement I have tried to interiorize and it has influenced my way of life.

As I wake up in the morning, I turn my thoughts to God and say: “Thank You, O Lord God, for this beautiful day which You are giving me. Do help me to use this Gift in the best way I can according to Your Holy Will. And whatever I do today I gratefully offer to You for Your greater glory.”

There are three points contained in this short prayer which serve to strengthen my personal relationship with God.

First, is that every day is a GIFT from God. It is a New Day which only God can give. For this reason , I must treasure the day and be grateful for it.

Second, each New Day is an OPPORTUNITY to do something good to manifest one’s love for God and fellowmen. Hence, I ask for enlightenment to know what God would like me to do for the day to manifest His loving presence in the community where I live. This is an opportunity which I have to avail of NOW for it will never come back again.

Third, whatever I do should always redound to GOD’S GLORY. As such, I should disabuse my mind from wanting to do anything for any selfish motive. I should not expect to receive any appreciation or congratulation for the good I do and simply offer them all to God for His glory.

With God’s own grace, I welcome EVERYDAY that comes my way, considering it as God’s gracious Gift to me, living it in accordance with God’s Holy Will and humbly offering it back to God for His greater glory.

BY: Salvador 'Buddy' Cagurangan
April 4, 2010