Live in the here and now

     The past is gone, the future is uncertain, the time we have now is a gift, that's why we call it the present.  I have heard this saying and repeated this saying many times.  It is true to a certain extent.  We need to make the best use of our time here.  In fact, Scripture commands such, "Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time." (Colossians 4:5)  Yet, there is sound wisdom in thinking about the future.  This is what I would like to deal with in this blog.

     There is a law of science that states; every action has an equal and opposite reaction.  Because we know this, we can be prepared for what the future holds.  In our world today, however, it seems like people want to live in the moment and then be rescued from the consequences of their choices.  My mind races considering all the examples that could be listed here.

     I also find that people are not concerned with precedents that are set.  How we do something is just as important as what we do!  Our society is acting so much on emotion and instant gratification we are not thinking through.  What will be the reaction to our action?  What will be the consequence of how we do what we do?  We need to act on rational and sound wisdom.  We need to think about the road we are starting down.

     "See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.  Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is." (Ephesians 5:15-17)

     "Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand." (Philippians 4:5)

     "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." (Galatians 6:7) 

     Please, to everyone that reads this, take a moment to think about why you are doing what you are.  Why are you making the choices that you are?  What goal do you hope to achieve and what lessons are you teaching in how you achieve it (especially to our children)?  Let sound wisdom prevail. "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." (I Corinthians 10:31)

"The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength." (Proverbs 8:13-14)