One Day at a Time

by Pastor Debra Bronkema |April 7, 2025 | connect.faith, Everyday Spirituality: The Blog

April 7, 2025

One Day at a Time

This the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

One Day At A Time

One day at a time – it is my mantra when life feels overwhelming. My temptation is to try to plan my way out of any future trouble – which too often means I’m imagining that tomorrow’s potential problems are already present today. One day at a time.

Living life one day at a time leaves space for attentiveness. Noticing flowers that bloom once a year coming into the light in all their glory. Feeling the breeze, being thankful for the smell of spring rain. Appreciating the voice of a loved one on the phone. Tasting morning coffee with just a little hint of cream.

This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. No matter what each day might bring, may we find moments to rejoice.

Prayer: Dear God, Help me today to be grateful for this life – to live one day at a time in a spirit of rejoicing. In Jesus Name, Amen

Reflection Questions:

1) Take time today for noticing, and see what comes into your mind’s eye.

2) Planning usually feels like a good thing. Do you ever have times when planning gets in the way of how you live life one day at a time?

3) What are you grateful for today?