Do you ever watch Joel Osteen? Today's message was precisely that, reclaiming your joy and take joy in the day the Lord has made. I'm probably going to go see him in Oct when he hits NY. Even my husband (a Hindu) sat (for once) and listened to the show today. Very appealing without being preachy.

Hi, maven! I have seen him; at first his voice annoyed the heck outta me, but I couldn't stop listening anyway; he is very encouraging, inspiring. I have seen, online, some Christians saying that he is less than the real deal. I don't know about all that; I do think he encourages a lot of people. I haven't read his book yet, but I've had a number of clients tell me that it has been helpful to them. If you see him, I'd love to hear about the experience :)

Good message.

I definitely made yesterday count. You mean I gotta do it again today?! :)

Thanks for the message, Susie. I'll do my best.

That's a great message and something we allneed to remember regularly. I forget to do this all to often.

Thanks Sis!

I needed that today.

Happy Sunday Susie. When I was reading this, I was thinking, "this sounds like a Chris Rice song". I love him too.

Beautiful song. Thank you.

Although not familiar with the song, the words are stirring.

Cute picture!

squirl, it is inspired by Sarah.

CK, you make me smile. Yea, how 'bout that, we gotta keep doing it! With blog breaks, of course ;)

greenie, I know, we all do. And we all need reminders, or at least I do.

sfg, thanks for letting me know that; that does me good. I needed it today, too, as is usually the case with these Sunday Posts :)

dashababymama, yea, I think he is brilliant, I wish more people got to hear him. You don't have to be religious to find meaning in his lyrics.

you're welcome, ern, Chris Rice has LOTS of beautiful songs, and funny ones, romantic ones (I swear I'm not getting paid for this ;)

sierrabella, yea, as I've said to others, I am really on the same wavelength as this guy, his songs almost always resonate with me.

More damn poetry. I can't get away from it. I refuse to comment about poetry, so you don't get to count this as a comment.

hoss, like I told you, it's a damn song, not the same as damn poetry, and YOU, mister, have left a perfectly countable comment here, whether you like it or not.

shoshie, I would hug you and eat ice cream with you if I could. I am an equal opportunity sweet eater. Sarah made such a lasting impression, and her absence leaves such a vacancy, to STRANGERS, so I cannot begin to imagine what you're going through, as her sister. She, and you, and your sisters and Nikki, are in my thoughts every day. From Sarah's writing, she seemed to live life so very well. That's why I posted these lyrics today. To remind myself and the rest of us to try to do the same. Hugs to you.

The picture and the song are perfect together. Thanks for reminding me what life is about, Susie :)

Yes, life does mean so much.

Beautiful words, and beautiful picture . . .and a great reminder.
Thanks . . . Nina

This is very apropriate in my life, for sure.

Make today count, for tomorrow, it could all hit the fan.

Love the pic!

The pic is sweet and so are the words. Thanks Susie

dc

lilsis, they go together in my head, I hoped someone else would see a connection, too. You are welcome :)

momo, thank you. I have to remind myself to remind myself! And yes, this week, I have been doing so in Sarah's honor. Oh, and can you leave your URL; I happened over there via sitemeter stats, but the "favorites" link I have for you takes me to an old post, and I can't get to your current blog, just to your profile. I mean, if you want to :)

lawbrat, yea, you know that already ;)

nina, somehow I think you don't need much reminding of such things :) BTW, that test came out A-OK.

mrsfish, welcome, and thanks for stopping in. Glad you felt encouraged :)

kranki, for all of us, love.

bucky, ain't that the truth?

making the days count, you are most welcome, my friend

love to you too, kittybikes. Be careful out there!

A great poem. We so often take it all for granted, don't we? So many things have happened in my life that have made me really stop and think about what a gift it all really is...

I SO agree, Make Everyday Count. Great post.

Every pinch you spare,
Every piece you give,
Every coin you split,
Counted when you go,
Make the most it,
Peace be spilled on you.