The Joy of the Day

We don't leave "Have a good Day" to chance.
There are other ingredients than bacon and eggs to get you started right in the morning.
Yesterday I spoke about reading the POETRY of Charles Wesley over my oatmeal. Today let me speak about PRAYER.
The monks of the Middle Ages used to call morning prayer "Matins", and they got up early to do it.

You don't have to get up at 4:00 AM  and you don't have to call your quiet time "Matins" but to have a good day you DO need to pray!
If you don't pray how can your prayers ever be answered?

If you do not feel comfortable praying for your own needs (being a God-botherer as somebody once put it) then pray for the needs of others and bother Him about somebody other than yourself!
Each year, Pauline and I keep the Christmas Cards that are sent to us. 
Every morning we take one of those cards and hold it up to heaven and ask the Lord to bring His blessings upon whoever sent that card and upon their family.
If you sent us a card last year you will be prayed for at least four times a year. If you didn't, then send us a card at Christmas and there will be at least two people on earth asking God's blessing upon your life.

Jubilate.

Ian

The Joy of the Day

" Have a good day!"

It is an oft quoted sentiment but an experience that often eludes us.
Hence the title of my thrice weekly post  "Breakfast with Ian".

I've found that having a good day is best not left to chance.

Each morning I follow a routine which at least points my day in the right direction.
I'll mention some of those things in this mini-series 

"The Joy of the Day"

Every morning over my oatmeal I read one of Charles Wesley's Hymns.

I have done so for years.
In inspiration, content and sheer volume Charles Wesley is the greatest of all the English poets. He has never been acknowledged as such since his theme and subject was invariably Jesus Christ.

An 18th Century, poet speaking of the genius of Wesley, said he would gladly have surrendered the whole of his works to have penned the hymn "Love Divine All Loves Excelling."
Well said.

Why not invest in an old hymn book and begin your day with a Song of Zion in your heart before the telephone rings or the morning news puts you on a collision course with the peace and joy of Christ?

Jubilate.

Ian

What price happiness.

Five dollars can bring a lot of happiness.

It did last week when I was meeting with a friend in a coffee shop. 

As I was paying for our drinks, on an impulse I turned round and asked the lady behind me what she was ordering. Startled, she mentioned something about a panini and a coffee. I said to the counter girl: "Put that on my bill."

About three minutes later the lady came over to our table with her wrapped up sandwich and said with tears in her eyes:

"Tonight I'm going to a make funeral arrangements for my friend who has died. I've had a real bad day and what you did for me tonight was a wonderful boost to my heart. Thank you."

I later thought:

"That was five dollars well spent."

Jubilate.

Ian