Monday, March 7, 2011

The Best Thing That Happened To Me Today?

It wasn't a promotion or an award. It wasn't a raise or praise. It wasn't winning a race or climbing a mountain. It wasn't winning the lottery or losing weight. It wasn't finding my keys or my phone. It wasn't hearing applause or the cheer of the crowd.

The best thing that happened to me today?

My daughter Kiersten posted an extremely special note on my facebook wall:



The best thing that happened to me today?

My son drawing a picture and sending it to me in the mail.



Some would say, including myself, that I haven't been the world's greatest father to my son and daughter. But I believe in a God of second chances. I also believe that God speaks to me through events, situations and people. Today God spoke to me loud and clear through the actions of my daughter and son. He said:

"Mike, stop beating up on yourself. Your son and daughter love you. You've done many things right. Put the past in the past. I've already forgotten it. Why don't you?"

What was the best thing that happened to you today?
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10 comments:

  1. Michael PerkinsMonday, 07 March, 2011

    This made me tear up man. Love you bro.

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  2. BenMonday, 07 March, 2011

    Best thing today, was witnessing an extraordinary and unexpected amount of compassion and grace.

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  3. Manuela MoraesMonday, 07 March, 2011

    So true and powerful.
    Gotta ALWAYS remember that in my life.

    God bless :)

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  4. AnonymousMonday, 07 March, 2011

    First time visitor here. Michael Perkins recommended you.

    I honestly had this conversation with our Father earlier today. He cleared things up for me, and I hope this works for you, too. He said:

    "Donald, when I want to see your past, I'll look to The Cross. It's still right there. Nailed. Dead. I've called you to bigger things than your past. It's called My Will."

    Hope that helps.

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  5. katdishMonday, 07 March, 2011

    Best thing that happened to me today? Reading this post.

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  6. Anne Lang BundyTuesday, 08 March, 2011

    I'm glad I made it in today, Mike.

    I read somewhere that love covers a multitude of sins ... (1 Peter 4:8 maybe?)

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  7. CandyTuesday, 08 March, 2011

    This post made my day. Second chances, indeed. And a few thirds and fourths. Good night and God bless.

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  8. Duane ScottWednesday, 09 March, 2011

    Cute!

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  9. ChickieWednesday, 09 March, 2011

    I was sitting in the living room and heard oldest stepson burst into song "The sun will come out tomorrow!"...

    Thanks goodness for second chances.

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  10. Louie MercerSaturday, 12 March, 2011

    Hebrews 10:10 says we are sanctified or made better each day....by the sacrifice of Jesus....once and for all! I am glad for that. You are a cool dad. I have seen it in action. louie

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