Wake up, walk forward toward your future, toward your goals…

Not sure what I want to write about today. Not because there is a lack of things to write, but because there are so many thoughts and ideas I want to express and share. I can’t just choose one. I could start with the post by Culture Counsel that I read this morning about contentment. The post reminded me that I have many things I want to do with my future like get married, have children…rule the WORLD! But it is the here and now that matters. The post reminded me to not be so caught up with the future that I miss the present. Life is happening now,  so I need to embrace every second of every day.

Or, I could write about my pastor, who while at a pastor’s conference (he told this story today and literally had the congregation in tears from laughter) was pulled over along with another pastor, by not one, not two, but FOUR police officers. Why? Wait for it….DRAG RACING! While the story was humorous, he told it to make a point, which was: we all make mistakes, we all do stupid, brain dead things (yes, even pastors) and yet everyday, without fail, for no reason other than His love for us, God shows us GRACE; much like the police officer that showed my pastor grace, by only giving him a warning.

I could go on and on with the lessons of my day. But here is what the day really taught me…there is ALWAYS something to learn. We always have room for growth. So don’t live in the future hoping for what is to come. Live in the now and learn from today so that you will be prepared for your future. Also realize that you will make mistakes…learn from them and then…DON’T repeat them.

So what am I thankful for today? That every day holds lessons that will propel me into my future if they are learned and applied.