On Wednesdays, I share posts, fables, songs, poems, quotations, TEDx Talks, cartoons, and books that have inspired and motivated me on my writing journey. I hope these posts will give writers, artists, and other creatives a mid-week boost.

Here’s a thought-provoking reflection from international speaker and bestselling author Joyce Meyer:

When we seize something, we take hold of it forcibly and suddenly; we take control of it or subdue it; we bring it under our control.

Each day that God gives us is a gift, and if we waste it, we can never get it back and make it useful. We all have the same number of hours in a day, but some people seem to do much more with their time than others, because some don’t seize the day and others do. Wise people do something fruitful with each day.

What do you want to do with your life? Mother Teresa said, “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” I encourage you not to procrastinate but to take advantage of the time you have now and begin working toward your goals.

Set long-term goals and short-term goals for yourself. When you have accomplished one goal, take time to celebrate the accomplishment, even if it means simply relaxing for thirty minutes with your favorite beverage. You are capable of great things, but you must begin!

I am not encouraging you to work all the time. A goal for today may be to work on a project you need to finish, but it might also be a full day of rest that you desperately need. Let God guide you, and be purposeful about how you spend your time.

Source: Strength for Each Day by Joyce Meyer