As we strive to rid ourselves of the old and begin afresh in the new year find ways to replace the old with a good thing. I like the idea of starting my day with a blessing from the Lord.
From Max Lucados 31 Days of BlessingsThe Brazilians taught me the beauty of a blessing. Here is a scene repeated in Brazil thousands of times daily.
It’s early morning. Time for young Marcos to leave for school. As he gathers his books and heads for the door, he pauses by his father’s chair. He searches his father’s face. Bencao, Pai? Marcos asks. (Blessing, Father?) The father raises his hand. Deus te abençoe, meufliho, he assures. (God bless you, my son.) Marcos smiles and hurries out the door.
Father and child part for the day, a blessing requested, a blessing willingly given. The son seeks his father’s favor as he begins his day.
We should do the same. Like the child longing for the father’s favor, each of us needs a daily reminder of our heavenly Father’s love.
May each day’s blessing encourage you as you seek your Father’s face.
http://www.maxlucado.com/pdf/upwords.31.blessings.pdf
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