Today is the second day of a new year.

img_8839Is it less important than the first? Yesterday was a holy day (holiday). For many it was a day off. Sleep in and sleep off the party.

And, it is a three day weekend!  So, for the Second, a Saturday is in play. Typical day off, again, for the majority.

This gives me pause to consider all the Seconds in my life.

The second day of creation:

“And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.” (Genesis 1:8)

Not that place of future reward, but that physical entity that we look up and see, day and night.  A view of beauty.

The second born:

“And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau. 26 And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau’s heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them.” (Genesis 25:26-26)

There is no back seat for the one not first born. Just ask those successful second born kids! Bill Gates! Stand and take a bow! Vaughn! You too! Elizabeth… You know!

This posting could go on for awhile.

Even when I’m first I must consider myself second:

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”(Matthew 6:33)

God first.  Me second.

Take a few moments and consider all those important seconds in your life.  Do not focus on only the firsts.  There is plenty of attention to spread around!

By Michael Gurley

Making Sense of Life, One Thought at a Time!