This was taken from a Dear Abby column many years ago and I have posted it on my blog several times. I don’t know who the author is. I found a copy of it as I was going through my big recipe notebook. I tend to be a worrier and I have to really reign myself in. Needless to say one of the verses in the Bible that comforts me the most is Matthew 6-34, from the King James version of the Bible.
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for
the morrow shall take thought for the things of
itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
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Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
There are two days in every week that we should not worry about, two days that should be kept free of fear and apprehension. One is YESTERDAY, with its mistakes and blunders, its aches and pains. Yesterday has passed, forever beyond our control. All of the money in the world cannot bring back yesterday. We cannot undo a single act we performed. Nor can we erase a single word we have said…yesterday is gone!
The other day we shouldn’t worry about is TOMORROW with its impossible adversaries, its burdens, its hopeful promise and poor performance. Tomorrow is beyond our control. Tomorrow’s sun will rise either in splendor or behind a mask of clouds…but it will rise. And, until it does, we have no stake in tomorrow, for it is yet unborn.
This leaves only one day…TODAY. Any person can fight the battles of just one day. It is not the experience of today that drives people mad…it is the remorse or bitterness for something which happened yesterday, and the dread of what tomorrow may bring. Let us, therefore, live one day at a time!
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Stay safe and be happy!!
Beth
All of these are so true..Prayers for you always Sis.. XOXO
ReplyDeleteHa! I have always loved this one too! In fact, the ragged newspaper clipping is still on my fridge and I read it often---to remind myself not to worry about stuff. More people should take it to heart! Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeletevery wise words. i wish i could do more of that.
ReplyDeleteAMEN! Sometimes I get all wrapped up and forget those simple things!
ReplyDeleteSo true! Thanks for posting. I've seen it before, but it needed to be shown again.
ReplyDeleteHi Beth, Very true, from one worrier to another, thank you for sharing. Hugs Nita
ReplyDeleteAmen to that sweet Beth !! Worry is needless.Hope you are haing a great day. xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to do at times - but it is the right way to live.
ReplyDeleteYaY....a great way to view life!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Beth I really needed that today. Hug B
ReplyDeleteI've read this before and how true it is. It's the only way to live and be happy.
ReplyDeleteExcellent words, Beth. If only we could remember them.....
ReplyDeletexo Nellie
This is wonderful, Beth. I'm sure I won't forget it.
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
Very beautifully said. Thanks, Beth. Have a wonderful day. Bertie
ReplyDeleteBeth - what a great thought for today! Thank you, my friend! Hope all is going well for you. Love from Arizona!
ReplyDeleteThis has GOT to be THE best blog EVER!!! EVER!!!
ReplyDeleteI needed to hear this again, Beth, Thank you. I love your header for Thanksgiving! Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteI know I'm stating the obvious but the above is so true. And I seems that you can only appreciate it as you get older.
ReplyDeleteBe well my friend.
I don't think I've ever read that before. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Beautiful, Beth...and much needed. We all need to live in the moment and count each moment as precious.
ReplyDeleteSo true, Beth. Thanks for sharing! And thanks for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteSo true. Be well and have a good night and a better day tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteSo true Beth. Wise words in that poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sufficient unito the day is the evil theie of !
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day Beth!
So true Beth , I don't think I have come across this before now.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sheila
This is a great post. Thank you for the reminders.
ReplyDeleteSo very very true. Everyone needs to read these :)
ReplyDeleteOh, what an awesome reminder!!! HOPE you have a great day, Ms. Beth!
ReplyDeleteSo very, very true! All we really have is the present moment. :)
ReplyDeleteWoo I liked this, first time I have seen it and yeah I so agree
ReplyDeleteThank you. Those words bring a lot of comfort. We are blessed truly because God is good. ♡
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