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Steering is published monthly by Overseas Evangelical Mission, Copyright 1999

ONE MORE DAY

One more day to live
One more word to say
One more thing to give
One more sunny ray
One more friend to hug
One more step to take
One more sibling to bug
One more call to make
One more thing to do
One more letter to write
One more "I love you"
One more glimpse of light
One more song to sing
One more heart to touch
One more joyful moment
One more special day
How much one day truly holds

Many times we simply take life for granted. We don't really stop to realize how much one day truly holds...until someone loses his or her life and we recognize the fragility of life. Sometimes it takes the occurrence of death to jolt us back to reality. The monotony of each day can sometimes be overwhelming, and we do not look forward to the next day. Instead of seeing the opportunities that lie ahead, we focus on the negative aspects: the deadlines, the stress, the numerous activities. Instead of preparing to appreciate the new day, we awake with a sense of dread. Instead of the attitude "Carpe diem!" we trudge through the day and hope that it will end soon. One day holds so many things. If we all sat down to count our blessings, we can see so many things that happen in one day. This poem points out many of the little things that we overlook when we think back on our day. We reflect on the busy schedule and the mistakes we have made instead of appreciating the small accomplishments: the friendships, the fun, the love, the joy, the happiness. If we could only end each day with a reflection on the positive experiences, we would all wake up with a better attitude. I feel we should live each day as if it were our last, making the most of it. Even though I struggle, I try to live each day with this attitude: If God has blessed us with one more day, shouldn't we live it with joy?