The Present

There are always too many sermons I want to watch, too many books I want to read, too many people I want to see. One day at a time. 

"Wherever you are, be all there."
"Live to the tilt every situation you believe to be the will of God."
"Let not our longing slay the appetite for our living."
-Jim Elliot


This moment contains all moments. 
-The Great Divorce C.S. Lewis


In Chapter 6 of Screwtape Letters Lewis talks about the present.
"Your patient will, of course, have picked up the notion that he must submit with patience to the Enemy's (God's) will. What the Enemy means by this is primarily that he should accept with patience the tribulation which has actually been dealt out to him-the present anxiety and suspense. It is about this that he is to say 'Thy will be done', and for the daily task of bearing this that the daily bread will be provided. It is your business to see that the patient never thinks of the present fear as his appointed cross, but only of the things he is afraid of."


This is such an important concept to grasp. Each moment is our appointed cross! Basically, live in the present moment. Be aware of what your purpose is. The gospel. To love the Lord with all your heart, soul, and strength and to love your neighbor as yourself. Praying continually, being thankful always, and doing the will of God are all present actions.