The First 3 Steps for Living in Today
My new motto is “Survive Today”. If adoption has taught me anything, it has taught me the future is always uncertain. No matter how much you plan. Or prepare. Or pray. I have learned to live one day at a time. With four little ones, homeschooling, all of the therapy and appointments I can only live in today.
Matthew 6:34 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
Today is enough.
Living in today is ok.
Our God promises to be with us in the present.
Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
How do you get started in living in today? What does it mean to live in the present? How do rest and find peace by living in just One Day at a Time?
The First 3 Steps for Living in Today
- Trust. While the children of Israel wondering the wilderness, not knowing when the Promised Land would be in sight, they were fed. (Exodus 16:35) God provided for them. Even their daily needs. You can rest in today because God provides. Trust God, the great Provider, to provide all of your needs: spiritually, emotionally, and physically.
- Rest. We may look at our day and see only the To-Do list. Suddenly, we sink into discouragement. It seems to be too much. We think about what we can cut out. Or what we can multitask while we do it. We feel the burdens of our life. We feel the weight of us each day. Listen to this promise from Psalm 68:19: “Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day he carries us in his arms.” (NLT) Each day. He will carry you today. What about tomorrow’s list? Forget about tomorrow. Rest in His arms today.
- Sacrifice. Living in today means sacrifice. We sacrifice our own desires. We set aside our plans and agenda. We can make our lists, but understand our life for that day may look different. One of our little ones may wake up sick, or we might wake up sick! The meat you planned to use for dinner might have spoiled. Or you get a phone call that takes longer then you planned. Sacrifice your life before the Lord: each day. Jesus says in Luke 9:23, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me.” Daily sacrifice.
Praise our God who understands our frailty. Who sees our days. Give thanks to Him who offers His arms to hold us in the daily life. Who calls us to abide in Him. For as we abide, we find we can live in today.
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Hi Sarah, I enjoyed reading this. I have had a headache since yesterday. Better now but it boils down to rest and trust. I should learn to do a little at a time within my capability. Phew!
Thanks for this reminder.
God Bless
I really needed to see this today!
I just came back from the dentist and have a lot of decisions to make, all of which will be expensive. As I was driving home, the Lord was already ministering to me, moving in me to not think about tomorrow but to rest in today.
The Lord used your post to further encourage me to that end.
It was such a blessing to visit here today. 🙂
Three great suggestions as well as perfect Bible verses for my day. Glad I ran into you on Testimony Tuesday!
Such an important reminder. I am working on being more present and resting in today and not worrying about what’s ahead. Reaching the hearts of my family and friends far out weighs the demands of a to-do list.
Goodness I love #2! We have almost completely lost the concept of rest in these days. Even our leisure activities are filled with a ton of activities running from here to there. Vacations are even exhausting. How can we ever discipline ourselves to hear the still small voice of God is we never stop long enough to rest! Thanks for this reminder!
Oooh, I just love these reminders of how to live in today. I find that when I’m present, I’m most connected to God, so it’s especially important for me to live in today.
Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).
Wishing you a lovely weekend.
xoxo
Thank you for the reminders of trust, rest, and sacrifice. As you stated all three are important, especially to do Gods will. We need our strength! = )