Even as I prep this post, I’m mulling over the quote:
“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.”
I agree with H. Jackson Brown Jr. . . . and then, part of me trips over the words “doing your best.”
“Doing your best” doesn’t mean today went exactly as you planned. “Doing your best” doesn’t mean today was perfect … or that you were perfect. If that was the case, none of us would be prepared for tomorrow.
Sometimes doing our best means holding on until tomorrow … being brave enough to believe that tomorrow is coming … and that God hasn’t abandoned us today.
Doing our best sometimes means we decide between competing values — family vs. career or honesty vs. loyalty — and something has to be given up for the sake of something or someone else. Our time, our talents, our emotions are limited, after all.
And sometimes doing our best means being content with today … being grateful for today … and anticipating the chance to try again tomorrow.
In Your Words: How do you prepare for your tomorrows today?
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You are a craftsman and a great example of doing exactly that, Beth. You care about excellence and details. We have carpenters coming today to finally do finishing touches on a kitchen that had been destroyed by water damage. They’re looking for the little things that will not only get this kitchen functional again, but a delight. That principle applies to all walks of life.
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Dee: And you, too, are about both today and tomorrow and preparing for tomorrow well. Can’t wait to see photos of that new and improved kitchen!
Too hard to write comment today, may I leave a song? Uplifting, and dare you not to dance.
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Catchy tune, Andrew … and I can see why you like it.
Beth, it says everything for me…and about me.
Oh, how I love this! Not only for the beach scene but the quote is just perfect for today. Thank you so much! 🙂
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🙂 Glad you liked the graphic and quote today, Angie. I was indeed of a bit of the beach, myself.