Have you noticed that “Have a Great Day!” is casually thrown out to us as we check out from the grocery store, or finish any kind of interaction at a drive-thru, and often is followed by “Be Safe?”
These are strange times we’re living in. One person’s “great day” these days may just be staying free from contagion or criminal mischief, certainly for our police officers. The “be safe” comment covers all things, but usually means, stay away from people who could harm you with COVID or any other presumed harm that could attack us on any given day.
Here’s the benediction I like, and Christians share, because we know God is sovereign and holds us close: “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” Certainly has us covered in “Have a Great Day!” and “Be Safe” all tied up in the assurance that “God’s Got This!” and “He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul.” If you need real assurance, I recommend beginning in the book of Psalms. It indeed will “make your day,” whatever you’re thinking about doing or planning to do. God knows what’s coming, and He will guide you through until the bright days of His Kingdom make everything new. Until then, I wish you a blessed day in the Lord’s keeping.
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