By
living in the moment, we practice paying attention to the here and now. The key
is to concentrate on what is happening to us in this very present second. It is
through this attentiveness to what is actually going on around us, that we
become completely aware and fully alive.
We
also become more effective in ministry, because we are in tune with God’s
Spirit moment by moment. His awesome presence permeates our being as we learn
to consciously live each moment by faith in His love (Matthew 6:25-34).
God
did not put us on earth to amass worldly goods, but to be His vessel from which
He can change our world. We serve as a lifeline to all those around us. Perfection
or complete spiritual maturity are not prerequisites for helping others in
their walk with the Lord. We just need to be willing for God to use us.
When
the Holy Spirit leads us moment by moment throughout our day, we truly make a
difference, which also brings fulfillment to our spirit and soul. We will
exercise when the Spirit leads us, in the manner in which we need, in order to
be physically fit. We also eat what He leads us to eat, resulting in physical health
(1 Corinthians 10:31).
We
become fulfilled spiritually by what He leads us to read during our devotion,
and by the church to which He leads us to make a covenant. He will lead us to
minister to people and to be ministered to by people according to His timely
schedule, and here we find our emotional and spiritual fulfillment.
As
we give our prayerful attention to the moment as God gives it to us to enjoy,
we are aware of God’s presence in our life. What we do with each minute is our
choice and our gift back to God. This allows us to follow the leading of His
Holy Spirit moment by moment throughout the day.
Prayer:
Father
God, if we think about it, in actuality the present moment is all we really
have. Your Spirit leads us to make the most of each minute for Your glory. We
draw our strength from You, and You are our refuge in every negative
circumstance that we face. We can trust in Your love, enter into Your rest,
relax in Your peace, and exult in Your joy.
Thank
You for making us as a vessel for Your honor and glory (Romans 9:23). We never
want to do or say anything that could tarnish Your name (Psalm 23:3). We want
to live for Your glory and to join You in our heavenly home the moment that You
are finished using us in this earthly realm. We look forward to serving our
King Jesus for eternity.
Thought
for the Day:
When
we put our trust in Him, God causes us to hear His loving kindness each new
morning, and as we lift our soul to Him, He shows us the way that we should go
during every moment of our day.
-
Psalm 143:8
