Tomorrow Is Not Promised — Read This Carefully
Wait Upon the Lord and Renew Your Strength Daily
Start Your Day with God’s Presence
Introduction
Every new day is a gift from God. Yet many times, we begin
our mornings without realizing the importance of how we start our day. Some
begin with mobile phones, social media, newspapers, worries, stress, or endless
thoughts about responsibilities. But have we ever paused and reflected on what
truly matters the most?
The way we begin our morning shapes the rest of our day. Our
thoughts, words, priorities, and focus determine our peace, strength, and
direction. This reflection is a reminder to examine our priorities and to place
God first above everything else.
Let us meditate on this together today.
Let us reflect on ourselves for a moment.
Do we open our eyes and immediately start scrolling through
our mobile phones while still lying in bed?
Do we begin our day with newspapers?
Or do we start it with a cup of coffee?
What fills our minds when we wake up?
Do we rise with yesterday’s worries and tiredness?
Or with fear about tomorrow?
Or with today’s to-do list?
What is our purpose for today?
What are we struggling and striving for?
Our mindset in the morning often decides the rest of our
day.
How do our words begin each morning?
What do we confess as soon as we wake up?
Our words shape our day.
Our priorities shape our life.
So, what is my priority?
How am I starting my day?
Let us meditate on this today.
My first confession every day is:
“This is the day that the Lord has made; I will rejoice and
be glad in it.”
Yes, today is a precious gift from God.
Thank Him for enabling us to see this new day. Remember, many who slept last
night did not open their eyes this morning.
I want to share a real incident.
A middle-aged man left his family in Chennai and worked in
Dubai, UAE. He was an electrician working at a construction site. He had two
daughters — the elder daughter was married, and the younger daughter was ready
for marriage. His wife lovingly took care of the family.
He was a healthy man. The previous night, he spoke with his
wife and daughters, had dinner, spent some joyful time with his friends eating
fruits, and then went to sleep.
The next morning, his family in Chennai received a phone
call from Dubai. His daughter answered the call. It was not her father. The
person on the other end conveyed the heartbreaking news that her father was no
more.
She screamed and cried. It was unbelievable.
She informed her mother, and the entire family was
shattered.
That family is my family.
That man was my father.
Yes, there was no hope. He suffered a heart attack in his sleep. He never saw the next morning.
Today, if we are alive, it is purely by God’s grace. God has
been so gracious to us that we are able to see a new day. Yet many times we
take life for granted.
Be cautious. This is a warning.
Never say, “I am too busy.”
Never say, “I have no time to pray or read the Bible.”
Never postpone God.
There is no excuse before God.
Mobile phones, social media, and newspapers cannot give us
life, nor can they save us. Only Lord Jesus gives life.
So what should we do?
Set your priority.
That priority is your life.
Thirst for God’s presence.
Wait upon the Lord.
If I Wait Upon the Lord, What Will I Gain?
“Those who wait for Me shall not be put to shame.” — Isaiah
49:23
“But those who wait for the LORD shall renew their
strength.” — Isaiah 40:31
God promises that we will not be put to shame.
Think about how many times and in how many places we have
experienced shame, disappointment, and failure. But when we wait upon the Lord
and make Jesus the highest priority in our lives, He gives us courage to face
every circumstance and situation.
If we truly wait upon God, He will never put us to shame.
Sometimes we feel we have no strength left to face life.
We may not even understand what is happening around us.
No strength to fight.
No strength to run.
No strength to walk.
Maybe not even strength to crawl.
We become weary, stressed, and tired.
What should we do then?
Rush to Jesus.
Every minute we delay, our soul becomes more weary.
Stop everything.
Change your priority.
Wait upon God.
He renews our strength.
When He renews us, the way we see life changes. We no longer
fight alone — He fights for us.
We remain still in His presence.
Reflection
Today, let us pause and reflect:
- What
is the first thing I seek every morning?
- Is
my priority God or the distractions of this world?
- Am I
spending time in God’s presence daily?
- Am I
carrying my burdens alone instead of surrendering them to Jesus?
Life is uncertain. Tomorrow is never guaranteed. But when we
place God first and wait upon Him, He strengthens us, guides us, and gives us
peace beyond understanding.
Let us choose today to begin every morning with prayer,
thanksgiving, and the Word of God.
Thank You
Thank you for taking the time to read this reflection. May
the Lord strengthen your heart, renew your spirit, and fill your life with His
peace and presence each day.
May God bless you abundantly.
Share This Message
If this message touched your heart, encouraged you, or
reminded you to draw closer to God, please share it with your family, friends,
and loved ones. Someone may be waiting for this reminder today.
“Wait upon the Lord.”
“those who wait for me shall not be put to shame.” Isaiah
49:23
“but those who wait for the LORD shall renew their
strength” Isaiah 40:31
Wait upon God
ReplyDeleteWow..what a meaningful post..true it's God who lead us in every moment of our life..
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