Week of February 21st:  Enjoy the Present.

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”  Matthew 6:34

Read John 3, and Psalms 7-9
Memorize Philippians 4:4  [and review Philippians 4:7]
This week, consider the following.

Our dog “Katie” is always hungry.  So she thinks.  She is so excited to get table scraps that she just woof’s them down---how did she even taste it?  She hurriedly eats it hoping for more.  Does this sound like your day, your life?  We live such distracted lives.  Can anyone just enjoy the day?  Are we always thinking what we need to do next? 

Learning to “enjoy the moment” requires the discipline of focusing on the person or situation you’re presently with.  But there’s more.  God brings peace when we view life through trusting in His ability and goodness. 

The Spiritual disciple of “solitude” and/or “meditation” can fine tune your ability to see life as God sees it.  Solitude is for the purpose of clearing your mind and focusing on God.  Meditation is reading and memorizing God’s Word [the Bible] and thinking deeply about its meaning and its application to your life. 

So, take the time to enjoy the present, while being aware of what is important for tomorrow.  God has a lot of blessings for those who will simply take the time to notice the roses and move close enough to enjoy the scent. As my dad [Phil’s] would often say, “sit down and rest your bones.”  And in hearty agreement I would add, A “new you” can now enjoy the gift of today. Prayer Request