Live in
the Now
It is
so important to be living in prime time, rather than watching TV in prime
time. On your way to success make certain you grow friendships, not just
bank and mutual fund accounts. Life is a collection of memories, not of
material things. The Egyptian pharaohs were buried with all their
treasures, and were mummified in hopes that they could enjoy their bounty
in the next life. But we are only caretakers of possessions. There is a
big difference between standard of living and quality of life. Standard of
living is based on income earned. Quality of life is the enjoyment of the
millions of minutes in between accomplishments. Ps 68:19 declare: “Blessed
be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of
our salvation.” KJV
Having money is only one aspect of wealth. To the sick person, wealth is
health. To the lonely person, wealth is someone to talk to and share with.
To the estranged person, wealth is hearing words of love and forgiveness.
Borrowing from a classic poem, ”I'd Pick More Daisies,” here are a few
things I'd do, the second time around.
I'd laugh at my misfortunes more. Spend more time counting my blessings
than my blemishes. Spend more time playing with my children and
grandchildren and less time watching performers in the arena. More time
enjoying what I have, less time thinking about the things I don't have. If
I could live my life again, I'd walk in the rain more without an umbrella
and listen less to weather reports. I'd spend more time looking at trees
and climbing them, less time flipping through magazines made from dead
trees. I'd spend more time fully involved in the present moment, less time
remembering and anticipating. I'd smile more, frown less.
And most of all I'd be more spontaneous and active, less hesitant and
subdued. When some spur of the moment idea came up to go hiking, playing
Frisbee, singing in a chorus, going kayaking, or watching an eclipse, I'd
be less likely to sit in my chair objecting, "It's not on my calendar.”
I'd be inclined to jump up and run out the door next time and say, "Yes,
we can!" Although I can't live my life again, I can live my life from this
moment on in the now. Ps 118:24 states, “This is the day
which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” KJV
Enjoy yourself this fourth of July weekend, and I would love to see you in
church!
God
Bless You,
Pastor Danny
Previous Articles from Pastor Robinson
Fight the Good Fight
of Faith - November 2004
The Heart of
Christmas - December 2004
Don't Judge Your
Future by Your Past -
January 2005
Signs, Wonders and
Miracles are Taking Place Now! -
February 2005
Why does the Resurrection Matter?
- March 2005
What is Jesus Doing
Right Now? - April 2005
Restoring Your
Passion - May 2005
Reducing the
Pressure - June 2005
On the Move - July
2005
Becoming "New Thing"
Minded - August 2005
God Is ... -
September 2005
If You Can Dream
Your Way Out, You Can Get Out - October 2005
