January 1
As a child I remember running barefoot in the rain.
Much of the time as we get older, we allow life's worries to imprison our spirits. That carefree spirit that God gave us seems to disappear. We stop living and exist only in the chaos and misery that many times we ourselves create. Staying in the moment and experiencing all of life's good and bad will keep us free from the dark places of our mind.
Moment by moment, I will recapture my innocence and I will run freely, as a child, barefoot in the rain.
January 2
To be filled with the spirit of life, we must release the darkness within.
When I become preoccupied and obsessed with negative energy, I shut myself off from God and life. When I am all wrapped up in my own tiny world of me, me, and me, life is passing me by, one moment at a time.
Moment by moment, I will free my spirit of darkness by allowing God's light to take its place.
January 3
Heads or tails on a glass table is optional.
There is always another way to look at any situation we find ourselves a part of. Evil has battled with good since the beginning of time. We may choose to be negative or positive. They both are two sides of the same emotion. They both stimulate energy.
Moment by moment, I will try to see the positive and dwell on the good. I will not leave my spirit to chance.
January 4
When we choose to ignore our inner most longings, we lie to the spirit within.
We all have dreams that we must pursue, and we should not deny ourselves healthy goals. Each experience in life, whether painful or pleasant, is an opportunity for spiritual growth. We can never know joy if we have not known pain. We must face who we are, what we are, and where we are.
Moment by moment, I will accept whatever God puts in my path. I will not go over it, under it, or around it. I will experience it, live through it, and come out on the other side.
January 5
When trouble comes along, get out of the way and let it pass!
It has been said that we create our own chaos so that we can go through the turmoil of proving to others and ourselves that we can get out of it or fix it. True acceptance of whatever comes along will bring the peace, which passes all understanding.
Moment by moment, I will learn to be patient, and not cause my own self-destruction. I will keep out of trouble's way.
January 6
The realization of the totalities of life is to contemplate that we are one with all.
It is hard to remember that as individuals we make up a very small part of the big picture. When we surrender all to God, we become empowered with His strength and the strength of others. Spirits that are separated are not necessarily apart.
Moment by moment, I will become one with the Almighty God. My spirit will be complete.
January 7
Somewhere over the rainbow, I will dance across the moon and stars.
We must live before we die, and die before we live. The now is where we are and where we should do our living. Eternity is our spirit's destiny, and it will arrive when it is supposed to. In the meantime, our spirit can travel anywhere it decides it can.
Moment by moment, I will learn to allow my spirit the freedom to find its own place, in this life and the next.
January 8
Shadows of the mind will darken the spirit within.
Too many hours we waste on recreating the dark memories of our past, or fantasizing in a supposed and usually unrealistic future. To truly live we must be caught in between the two dimensions of past and future: the eternal now.
Moment by moment, I will be a magical miracle in the making.
January 9
Rejoice at death, cry at birth.
Death is when your spirit gets its wings and returns to its creator. One must be born to die, and one must die to inherit life eternal. We who are left behind must continue on our journey until God calls us home. Life is a gift to those that die as a child of God.
Moment by moment, I will let go of the spirits which God has called home, and continue on the path that He has set my feet upon.
January 10
A wish is a prayer without wings.
Often we feel that God is neglecting our needs, when in reality it is our own selfish wants that He disregards. We do not know what is best for us. If we pray according to His will, our wishes grow wings and fly forever beyond the dimensions of time.
Moment by moment, I will pray for God's will.
January 11
I believe in angels now. They are part of the Eternal Spirit.
I believe that each child of God has at least one angel whose responsibility is to save us from ourselves. If we keep testing God's love and refuse to take the path that leads somewhere, the yellow brick road just might end and our angel might fly home without us.
Moment by moment, I will keep the spirit of God close; my angel will protect me if I am willing, in life unto death, into life eternal.
January 12
Today's sorrow can be tomorrow's joy.
The pain of giving birth, the joy of a baby's smiles, the loss of a loved one, the love of a friend; these are aspects of life as it is. Our trials today, prepare us for our conquests of tomorrow.
Moment by moment, I will accept that God knows best; I will be where I am today, acknowledging that it was my yesterdays that got me here, and trust God with all my tomorrows.
January 13
Anger is our desire to control, fix, or change something or someone other than our self.
Human beings cannot fix, control, or change each other. Likewise, they cannot set the sun or make it rise. Accepting all just as it is will bring serenity into your life.
Moment by moment, I will stop trying to play God. I am one of many in His kingdom. Peace will replace anger through my acceptance.
January 14
Doing the best that you can is as close to human perfection as anyone can get.
We all possess special characteristics and special talents. None of us can be the best in everything, but each of us with Gods help, can do our best at whatever we try.
Moment by moment, I will do my best as a child of God and I will leave the results to Him.
January 15
All of our yesterdays have prepared us for today.
Whether we realize it or not, and whether we accept it or not, is up to us. The fact still remains that we can draw on our past experiences and find the strength to endure anything that God allows, just for today.
Moment by moment, I will make a firm foundation on which to build my future tomorrows.
January 16
If you could capture a moment in time, which would it be?
Many of us throw our lives away chasing after dreams that are not real, or recapturing moments already lived. While we are running back and forth from yesterday to tomorrow, we are missing out on what is in between: a miracle is in progress!
Moment by moment, I will capture the now. It is the only thing I am guaranteed.
January 17
The sun will set today and rise tomorrow, with or without me or will it?
The only thing that we can be absolutely certain of is if we have ever lived, than we shall surely die. There is a space referred to as existence. If we are not living life each moment to its fullest, then we are hibernating in the space. Our lives are but journeys through our designated space in time. To live is to travel, and to adventure. Life as we know it could be gone in the blink of an eye.
Moment by moment, I will journey through the rising and the setting of each sun that God gives me. I will live and travel through adventure, in the space that is now.
January 18
Nothing, absolutely nothing happens in God's world by mistake.
Before we are able to learn, we must become teachable. The realization that everyone and everything has a purpose allows us to open our minds to the possibility of change. If we accept the fact that everything is as it is supposed to be at this very moment, we will free our minds and spirits to learn life's lessons of the now.
Moment by moment, I will accept the reality of my burned pot: it may prevent my house from burning down tomorrow.
January 19
When I complain about you or me, I am complaining about God's creation.
We are all children of God, and we all have a right to be here. It is not our job to judge, but to serve others. We cannot build up what we are tearing down.
Moment by moment, I will be sensitive to others feelings and seek out where I can be helpful.
January 20
We make amends for our past every day we chose to walk with God.
We all have skeletons and dark closets in our mind. If we have turned our will and life over to God, then we are trying to live responsibly. There is no place and no room in God's world for negative obsessions.
Moment by moment, I will not allow memories of the past to ruin my future. I will use the mistakes I made to help others. In so doing, I can hopefully mend the heartaches of yesterday, one moment at a time.
January 21
We should walk in the spirit with God.
I have heard it said that pink clouds fade, or you fall off. We must not have an unrealistic view of our life, but we must never doubt Gods great gifts of peace and stability, and His ability to change our lives. We may have our pink clouds always, if we are willing to work for them and if God is willing to give them.
Moment by moment, I will remain grounded in reality, ready for service, my spirits soaring high.
January 22
We can find a piece of heaven right here on earth. We can enter into a dimension of existence that we had never even imagined.
Doing God's will, which includes service to others, will bring us spiritual gifts that go beyond our wildest dreams. We are promised happiness, joyfulness, and freedom, but we receive so much more.
Moment by moment, I will reach out and help another. In doing so, I will receive God's gifts in abundance.
January 23
If you are doing the will of God, then you will not have to look any further for Utopia.
Our problems seem to fade when we concern ourselves with others. I am not suggesting that we not take care of ourselves; I am suggesting that we do what God's word tells us to do. We should not spend precious time worrying about things we have no control over.
Moment by moment, I will allow my spirit to soar beyond the heavens. I will lose myself in service to others.
January 24
Trust God, trust me, and do the dishes!
Many times in our daily living, we question our decisions. We sometimes waste precious time worrying about something that has already happened, or something that has not happened, and may not ever. Once we learn to trust God on a daily basis, then we must trust that He will guide our lives in all areas. >From that point on, we need to focus on what is in front of us to do, and leave the rest to Him.
Moment by moment, I will free my mind of doubt, and I will take care of my business, and leave God to His.
January 25
Where do you run when you have run out of places to run?
There comes a time in everyone's life when reality must be faced. Sometimes it is faced drastically in death - our own, or someone else's. No one can escape ones self forever, and you can not run from reality with out it eventually catching up to you.
Moment by moment, I will deal with life on its own terms. I will look in the mirror and begin to change. I will accept responsibility for myself, and walk through reality with God.
January 26
Confess your faults to one another; repent and make amends to the best of your ability.
Continual guilt for mistakes made is not a qualification, nor a necessity of life.
When we allow ourselves to be overcome with quilt from the past, we are wading in the problem, and we soon will drown. We are inviting misery to control our minds and hearts. This is not the will of God. We cannot find Gods peace if we are constantly creating turmoil.
Moment by moment, I will allow myself to be human, and after I have truly repented, and have made amends as best I can, then I will forgive myself.
January 27
Things are as simple or as complicated as we make them.
Why humans continually complicate simple matters is one of life's little mysteries. We prove over and over again to ourselves and others that we do not have the power to control, fix, or change anything but our own behavior and even that power comes from God. God has given us the simplicity of His love. This is all we need to solve any and every problem that arises. Humility is usually the last place we look to find peace; if it were the first, we could avoid a multitude of confusion.
Moment by moment, I will humble myself before the Almighty God, and I will take my place with the simple.
January 28
Angered action is a learned response; so is understanding.
The biggest problem in the world today is that everyone wants his or her own way, and no one is willing to compromise. I realize that it sounds to easy, but think about it. Reasons for war, reasons for gang fights, political confrontations, work-related strikes, divorces, sibling rivalries, and domestic violence. I could go on and on, all the way down to a newborn that just wants to be picked up. We are self-centered time bombs waiting to be ticked off so we can explode. It is only through Gods love that we are able to change, one moment at a time.
Moment by moment, I will practice putting others needs before my own. I will practice being understanding. With every effort, my anger will subside.
January 29
Decision time should begin our day. Conscious contact is when we pray.
Every day that we are blessed with the gift of life, we should fall on our knees and thank God. We were created to serve Him, and through service to Him, we find true happiness and peace. We, being born with our own free will, must choose each day when we wake, who we shall serve. The decision to turn our will and our lives over to God's care brings us treasures unimaginable. The choice is ours.
Moment by moment, I will serve my creator and walk with my Lord, and be blessed beyond human comprehension.
January 30
The effect of turning your will and life over to the care of God is just like that of a nerve pillonly better!
We as children of God have an easy way out of anger, frustration, and unhappiness.
The difficulty lies in using it. Why we fight to hold on to problems that we have no control of is a mystery of human nature. It is so much easier if we turn these times of turmoil and trouble over to our Heavenly Father, and trust Him with the results.
Moment by moment, I will not trouble myself with the things I cannot change. I will let God do His job, and I will find peace within.
January 31
Just about the only thing that human's waste that cannot be recycled, is time.
Time is a gift, one which we take for granted more often than any other because it is ever constant. We cannot change what has gone on before; they are but lost moments that we can never have again. The remedy to the problem of time is within your control. All you need to do is live each moment to its fullest. Do not waste precious minutes on things that do not really matter. Enjoy the various others in your life, for tomorrow they will be someone else's or gone. Remember, time is a gift from God; treat it as precious as it is.
Moment by moment, I will listen to the bluebird outside my window; I will smell the flowers, and feel the gentle breeze; I will watch the sun rise and set; and I will spend every waking moment I can with those I cherish.
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