We must choose to live in the moment we are in.

Peak at the future.

Glance at the past.

Dwell and move in the present.

When we dwell too long in the past and dream too much about the future, we miss today. We miss this moment of purpose and joy and mission. Anxiety and fear can consume the past and the future – but it has zero power over the present. There is no fear of the present, because it is happening – no “what if’s” no “why this?”

The present is the only thing true. The past can have many interpretations that create massive confusion and loss. The future is full of unknown which can create unprecedented fear. And the future may not come.

We only have today. This moment – and how will we spend it?

Are there things that decrease your value and worth? Are there people speaking lies into you? Are you on a road leading to danger and death? Guess what, change the present. Each day and each life has struggles all their own. This promise is true – new mercies come in the morning. Every morning be ready to start afresh, to start with a new vision and a new purpose.

We must like the life you live. This is the only life we have. We live to honor and love the Lord, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t fulfill everything in you as a person. When we walk the life He created for us, we walk in the fullness of who we are. Our desires are met completely. Our vision and mission is clear. We cannot help but like the life we are living. Shake the burdens off that were never intended to be there. Learn to listen and slow. Learn to rest in the goodness of today and let tomorrow come when it comes. Pray for wisdom – welcome it with open doors.

All things in life happen around us for a purpose. We may see the purpose immediately or we many never know. The one thing to always remember is that only certain things can grow in certain seasons…so maybe today, soak in the reality of harvesting brand new grain in your life that can only be nourished in the season you are in today.

Don’t be anxious for tomorrow or regretful/depressed about the past. Live in today – as today is flourishing new fruit in your soul.