October 9, 2010.

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Today will not be just any ordinary day.

I will not sweat the small things.

I will be thankful for the life God has given me.

I will not care whether or not things go according to “the plan.”

I will not think about the future. The future can wait until tomorrow.

I will listen to what others have to say without thinking about what I’m going to say next.

I will walk and talk with confidence – not because of anything I’ve done – but because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

I will act like I’m on vacation.

I will not be quick to judge or be easily annoyed.

I will convey love, kindness, humility, and more love.

Today is the only October 9, 2010 that there will ever be.

I can’t control whether or not exciting or life-changing things will happen today.

But I can control my attitude. my words. who I surround myself with.

I will appreciate the simple things.

…and have fun doing so.

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“A man’s heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.” – Proverbs 16:9

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Comments

  1. says

    Great post, Gracie! I needed this. I’ve been letting a lot of things get to me lately, and I need to just remember, I can’t control everything, but I can control my own attitude and mood. And who wants to be upset or stressed on a sunny Saturday anyway?! ;)

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  2. says

    This is a great post. It’s hard to remember this stuff every day and to just live in the moment. Thats a big struggle of mine! Thanks so much for posting!

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  7. says

    But I’m grumpy!!! I want to stay grumpy!!!! Oh, I don’t? Oh, I can actually be happy and enjoy my day? I’m blessed? Oh……hmph………you’re right. Okay, fine. I’ll stop being a grump. But if I smile and end up having a great day it’s all your fault!!!

    ;)

    Love you!

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  14. Kelly Tonkin says

    Gracie,I seem to always find encouragement in the things you write, Whether it be on here or on xanga lol. Thanks for being a part of the 5% of kids from our class that are following Jesus. Im in the process of getting my life on track and your blogs are a nice boost.

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    • Gracie says

      KELLY! Thank you for this comment.

      I’m doing my best…trying to get my life back on track too…it’s tough. We can do it!!! His mercies are new every morning.

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  17. says

    Wow I love this!
    I’m gonna join you on this one!!
    Sometimes life is just simple and that can be a good thing. We need to learn to make the absolute best every day because we can never relive that day.
    Great post girl! I love you!

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  19. Maggie says

    I like this a lot! It really made me think about how I started my day today. Getting annoyed over silly things… Thanks for this little reminder. :)

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  38. says

    Your “Today is the only xx-xx-xxxx” is one of my favorite mantras I learned from you. Thank you for sharing this and reminding me of it again. I hope you had a GREAT weekend. xo

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