Not Yet

Not Yet

It was a special day. Jeremy hired a boat and guide to take us all fishing. At about 5:30 in the morning, he went to wake up 6-year-old Gage. He gently shook him and said, “Gage, are you ready for the best day of your life?”

With the quiet voice of a child, Gage answered, “Not yet.”

Don’t you wish all your days started with the question, “Are you ready for the best day of your life?” Those of us who have lived a few years know that is not how life works. There are fun days and hard days. There are not always great days.

However, so early in the morning, a six-year-old may not know what a great day is. On the off chance that you may not either, let me share just a couple of identifying marks of great days.

A great day is one where you may the day special. A great day is a decision. Occasionally you may stumble upon a great day, but most of the time you must decide to make it a great day. You must ask yourself what you can do to make the day great.

A great day is a day when you realize who gave you a day. Remember the words of the psalmist, “This is the day which the LORD has made; Let’s rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24)

So, to have a great day: 1) Remember the Lord gave you this great day. Don’t give it back to Him wasted. 2) Plan something for this day. Make it something you will be glad you did.

When presented with the opportunity to have a great day, don’t say to yourself, “Not yet.”

Lonnie Davis