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Today I am celebrating.
Today I am not worrying about the future, or lingering over the past. Today I am rejoicing in the gift of “right now” – all the hope and beauty of it, untainted by any fears or future struggles.
I know that there will be pain in my tomorrows. I know that there is chance I may never even get to meet this new little life sprouting inside me until I see Heaven. I know my world could fall apart tomorrow.
But I have today. And today is good. Today there is room for hope – tons of room. And I will delight in it. I will dance and swirl around. I will laugh and sing. And I will praise my gracious Lord and thank Him over and over and over.
This may seem an obvious response to good news. I have heard that some people live this way every day. But I don’t. I usually carry my fears around, holding them up so that somehow they can protect me from disappointment when suffering hits. It is ridiculous I know – but that is what I do.
But today I am not going to. In fact I think I won’t do it all week…maybe all month…maybe longer. Maybe this is where I will live – in the moment, squeezing the joy out of every second of good I have down here on earth. And on the days when the good is hard to find, I will savor the Good to come.
Yes, today I am celebrating.
“There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under heaven:
…a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance…”
Ecclesiastes 3:1,4
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Anna says
What a wonderful insight. Something that I too should put into practice. Thank you.
Judi says
I just love you Janice! I am just like you in the way I carry my fears around. But when I found out I was pregnant with my precious boy after trying for over a year I rejoiced with everything in me too! Congratulations.
Rena says
May you continue to rejoice and celebrate each moment of each day, one day at a time. Peace and grace to you and the little on. I’m so happy for you.
Paulette1958 says
I am so happy for you and this new life. I am praying for all your tomorrows where you can watch God’s miracles come to fruition and will have a beautiful healthy baby. I am also praying that God restores you to Health and you can relax and enjoy this special time.
Blessings to a dear lady!
Mama Lily says
Good for you!! Rejoice in the Lord from whom all blessings flow. I understand the desire to hide our joy hoping it will last longer! Joy is in rejoicing! Hope you can stay in the lovely place for a good long time.
Terri says
I’m so happy for you! After battling secondary infertility for so many years, every time someone struggles and then gets pregnant I feel such joy for them. It’s overwhelming for me–I can’t imagine how it is for you!
Enjoy your day!
Stephanie says
It is a good felling to rejoice in the moment. Praying that you can have that feeling everyday!
owlhaven says
Good for you!!!
Hugs
Mary
Mary (Mert) says
What a blessing to have so much joy! Sing it from the roof tops, sistah! :O)
Karen says
I’ll rejoice with you! I just found your site this week and am so happy about your pregnancy! I’m looking forward to all the future rejoicing about this little one.
Local Girl says
We cannot control the bad things that may or may not come. It’s great that you’re enjoying the happiness and miracle of the moment!
Michelle in MX says
Lets dance
Heidi says
Amazing post, I’m with you on this. Thanks for the reminder!!!!!
Kim says
Right now is the time to laugh and the time to dance!
God Bless!
jen says
Good on you. God tells us to concentrate on today and not worry about tomorrow.
I dont think youd be the only one who does worry I think its a natural reaction – I do
Enjoy today 🙂
Kilikina says
Congrats once again!
Karla~Looking Towards Heaven says
I love what FrogPrincess wrote about the significance of this week! Amazing!
I love your perspective on this. I too struggle with holding my fears over me as some sort of protection…
Blessings,
Karla
Sarah S. says
I LOVE this — you can say, “junk may come — no, junk WILL come, but today is a happy day!” Bless you over and over! Years ago a preacher at my church would start each sermon (I wish I knew who he was quoting) by saying: “Neither the regrets of yesterday nor the fears of tomorrow can be allowed to mar the beauty of today. Today we celebrate!” Celebrating with you!
Barb says
I’m just now getting over here for the first time in a few days Janice, and look at the wonderful news you’re sharing with us! I’m beyond excited for you.
My thought is this. I think you may be getting this slightly subdued reaction from your family because you lost a baby and they’re being cautious. I seriously doubt they know this hurts you.
If it helps, I’m shouting in my heart for you. I have a very good feeling about this. Oh my word, what wonderful news!
e-Mom says
Woohoo! I’m dancing with you!!! Awesome, just awesome.
Theresa ♥ says
Wow, did I need this! Thank you.
Chris says
I REJOICE with you! So encouraging!
Linda says
Beautiful!!!!
Linda
sema says
Inspirational. I tend to be more like you, holding my fears and worries close to me. It is such a relief when we choose to rejoice instead and not worry about tomorrow or think about the past.
Suzanne says
Carpe diem!! We should all be feeling this way 🙂
Beth F. says
What a wonderful, well written post! I think I’ll start thinking the same way!
In fact, somehow, you’ve motivated me to clean and laundry. You’re magical!
Angela says
Beautifully spoken! God asks us to rejoice ALWAYS…easier said than done, but necessary as we walk in obedience to Him.
Rejoicing and praying for you today.
Laura says
I love this post. Yes positivity is essential…one day at a time!
What a day to rejoice!
Laura
Jill says
You are not the only one who lives like that. I often say — I set my expecations low, so I’m not disappointed if things don’t work out. But this is truly reason to be joyful and if there was ever a time to “live in the moment” it is now!
Lani from The Wooden Porch says
What a sweet post! I am happy right along with you. Thank you for your kindness in the comment box at my blog yesterday. It means a lot to me to hear that.
Janet a.k.a Wonder Mom says
You deserve this happiness…
Thank you for that today!
Katrina says
What a great perspective, Janice. I am often so busy “protecting” my heart that I miss out on the joy. Thank you for sharing this.
Frog Princess says
What an amazing time for me to become a new reader. It’s amazing I know so many girls right now who are pregnant and/or just found out. What a perfect week too. It’s sanctity of Life week where a lot Christian groups really rally together about abortion,genecide, infanticide and many other issues..mostly abortion. It’s a beatiful thing to have a child. It is the most amazing and fulfilling experience a mom can have. I know you won’t take this for granted, it seems as though you are a great mom and God will definitely use you in your children’s live. I am praising and praying with you
Carey says
What a great way to view your day. Now if only we can all do that all the time, i think we would all be a little happier. Praying for you and your new baby today.
Kari says
It’s funny how we can use our fears as protectors.
Rejoice in your happiness! You certainly deserve it!