"Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established" (Prov. 16:3*).
It was just another ordinary day, and I didn't feel like getting out of bed. I prepared for work, feeling unmotivated and thinking about how monotonous life can be. While driving to work, I turned on the radio and heard news about recent unfortunate events.
At that moment, I realized that being able to wake up in the morning and go to work is a blessing. Even if life is not always easy and anything can happen, we should cherish each day. That morning, I realized the importance of seeing blessings, appreciating life, and expressing gratitude for God's daily guidance.
I arrived at work feeling refreshed, with the understanding that my job is a calling to serve others. Reflecting on the good resulting from my work during the day helped me to understand my journey in life more clearly and what I was meant to be and do.
Now every morning, I start the day by thanking for everything the Lord has done in my life and with trust that He will always be with me.
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* Bible quotes are from the Bible, new translation from the original languages © Bulgarian Bible Society 2013