Today…
With calendars chock-full weeks ahead of time and what seems like an endless list of special days (birthdays, holidays, national who knows what day) we tend to live in tomorrow. So much to be done, to look forward to or to dread.
Sometimes I’m guilty of looking at the days as a check-off list. Got that birthday cake made, sent that card, made that call – check, check, check. I think that is the enemy’s strategy, make life one big check-off list and humans are too busy to see the wonder and thank the Creator. Get them fearful about what tomorrow may bring and there’s no time to rest in the care of the Protector.
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of it’s own.” (Matthew 6:34 NIV)
Each day has enough trouble but also enough awe and miracle. Sunrises, clouds over a hot day to cool it down, babies crawling, apple picking and so much more. Sure peek at tomorrow’s schedule but then let’s lose ourselves in this day, in this moment. This is the day the Lord has made – “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4 NIV)
Living in tomorrow started in the garden. Eve wanted to control circumstances, to know like God knows, to be in charge. But only God has walked all the tomorrows and faith is all about trusting that our times are His. He knows the number of hairs on our heads – He knows the joy and the sorrows. He knows that someday faith leads right into eternal joy. He wants us to know that too – and assures us that living for Him moment by moment gives the peace that passes understanding.
A perpetual calendar sits on my desk – the past few days have started in with the author saying what he is thankful for alphabetically, then it’s my turn. Today was the letter C – his was chocolate, mine was clouds. Oh I could have been spiritual and said Christ or emotional and said children – but I chose the clouds outside my window. I choose to live today and to remember:
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8 NIV) He’s already done all the checking-off, today will you choose wonder?
parisrenae 
So true, thank you for the reminder. A sprained toe has helped me to let the calendar be on the back burner this week and to “rest” in Him.
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Yes, our bodies have a way of reminding us that His presence in this day is enough 🙂
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Such a great reminder. I like the idea of the alphabetical perpetual calendar too! Thank you!
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Yes, it is fun to think of all the quirky and wonderful that we can be thankful for isn’t it? Blessings as you live in the day the Lord has made 🙂
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Hi there- my calendar is packed too!!!Love you,Lise
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You do keep busy, but I know you seek His presence daily, lifting up prayers and encouraging, blessings…
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That’s one of the reasons I loved my Summer of Rest so much–I felt like I felt the season instead of wondering where it went. I lived in the days rather than being swept away by them. I’ve noticed the difference now that I’m back to work again, and honestly, it’s been a good lesson for me in how I want to create a life that’s focused on the present. We’re on the same page, friend. 🙂 Thanks for the reminder of — today. xoxo
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Thank you for this reminder in a very ingenious way! love your beautiful images. Vivid reminders of resting in Christ instead of seeing our day as a check off list. Blessings
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Lureta, just stopped in at your site, great topics the past few weeks. Easier said than done to not look at life as a check off list, but the more we choose wonder, the more our souls with rest in Him. Blessings on your journey, confident He is with you always…
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