Welcome to this new day that brings with it new opportunities! It’s Monday and I am so glad to have this time with you to encourage your joy!

On this particular Monday I awakened to the realization that just yesterday I celebrated my 58th birthday. I am amazed at how time flies when you’re having fun. I don’t feel 58 years old but of course I am not sure what 58 should feel like. I do know that I am loved greatly by a faithful God who is now my Father, and devoted wife who is the greatest prize any man could wish for, and by children and grand children who make this life most enjoyable and this particular man very proud. Enough about me, what do you think about my hair? Just kidding of course.

Perspective is a powerful thing. A perspective sets the tone for the day. The amazing thing is I get to choose my perspective each and every day. I have found that I really need to steward my perspective because it affects how I view myself and others and it can skew the way I interact with them.

I am blessed! I’ve been immersed in the good news of Jesus that makes the subject of His obedience something worth understanding more completely. It has had a very positive affect on my perspective. Affects like, I know that I am loved, forgiven, and fully righteous and I know that God accepts me but even more than that, God actually likes me and is for me, not against me. These are powerful thoughts to wake up with each morning. They set me in a mood to encourage others. I no longer view Monday as a day of back to the grind, or bummer it’s Monday! Every day is a new opportunity when you know the good news of Jesus Christ.

So I just want you to know that you too are loved, accepted, forgiven and liked. In Jesus all the promises of God are yes and amen and today holds a new opportunity for you to see things from a better perspective where you live a favored life because of Jesus Christ. Enjoy this day and live like someone who is truly blessed!