John C. Bain

>The other day my oldest son rode his bike for the first time without training wheels.  It was an awesome picture of teaching going into practice.  We had talked about how each day is precious and how we aren’t guaranteed another. Carson decided that he wasn’t going to let another day pas without conquering that challenge.  After a few crashes, some tears, lots of encouragement and a little persuasion, it happened.  I can’t explain to you the joy and freedom that he experienced at the moment he turned around and realized he was riding by himself.

How many of us need to approach today as if it is the last day we’re going to use the training wheels?

The fact of the matter is that we only get one opportunity at today, and we need to make it count.  I love this quote from Kim Lyons, “Yesterday is a cancelled check; tomorrow is a promissory note; today is the only cash you have so spend it wisely.”  Each day is another opportunity to make a positive impact in this world with lasting implication.

Think of the people that you can make a positive impact with today.  Is it your wife, your kids, a co-worker, a friend, the person ringing up your groceries, or the neighbor you never talk to?  Make it a point to share a kind word, pray with them, do a random act of kindness, take time to listen when you don’t have the time, or just share a smile.  It is the simple things that can make a tremendous difference.

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