THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 28TH MARCH 2025, FRIDAY MESSAGE
Read The Upper Room Devotional 28th March 2025 written by Cindy Lee (England, United Kingdom)
TOPIC: Past and Present
Today’s Reading
1 John 2:15-17
The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever. – 1 John 2:17 (NIV)
“You’ll never guess what I’ve found,” my husband said. “These are local newspapers from when I was young.” He had been helping his mother clear out her house for renovating. The newspapers, which my late father-in-law had kept, were from the 1980s and 1990s. Each one included a photograph of my husband as a boy — on a team, on a trip, or from a key event that had happened in the town’s history.
Reading the newspapers transported us back to the past. The articles showed how the cost of living had changed. Even the printing and layout were antiquated compared to today’s standards. But more than anything, they reminded me that each moment is precious. Our dreams and desires — even our worries — slip by so quickly. The old anxieties we had about school, exams, and growing up are no longer relevant. What still matters is the relationship we have with our loving God.
This experience reminded me to value each day and to be thankful for the years we have been given. We can make a difference in our lives and in the lives of others by spending time with God, cherishing those around us, and doing kind deeds — no matter how small.
Today’s Prayer
Dear God, help us to remember how precious our time is and to appreciate it. Show us how to reach out to those in need. Amen.
Thought for the Day
Today is a gift from God, and I will be thankful.
Prayer Focus
Gratitude for the gift of today
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