Honorable Opportunist

 It's one of those mornings where everything felt a little heavier than I wished it did...

so I'm taking this as my verse for the day;

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, 

but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

 Each of you should look not only to your own interests,  

but also to the interests of others.

Phil.2:3-4 

 Happy March 1st!!

Two years ago we were recovering from an ice-storm.

No matter what this day may hold

Lord, let me take its gray or gold

And turn each opportunity

Into love’s kind humility

…let me with honor recognize

The gift that in each moment lies

And always bear in mind this thought

To be faithful, whate'er my lot

…no matter what this day may bring

Soon comes dusk’s gentle severing

Then let me seek with humble heart

To kindly, meekly do my part

…to take this day, You, Lord, have lent

And make the most of each moment

To turn its gift of grace into

A hymn of thankful praise to You

…and always keep this goal in mind

To be generous, patient, kind

Not for the sake of vanity

But oh, my Lord, to honor Thee

Your death upon a cross for all
Makes worthy life's most common call
Then may Your love that sets man free
Be ever reflected through me

© Janet Martin

This morning seems mild as a lamb but there is rumblings of a lion waiting to roar...