Live Life in the Now

1Thes 3:8

because now we really live [in spite of everything], if you stand firm in the Lord.

If we want to really live, we must stand firm in the Lord, NOW.

We all have a past, present and hopefully a future. Many in the body of Christ live in the past and the future. What do I mean by that? Many carry around past hurts and disappointments with them everywhere they go. Others are looking to the future to a better day maybe even when they die or when Jesus comes back. The Lord wants us to live in the now. The past is the past, we can’t change it. The future is the future, we can plan for it but it is down the road. Now is where our focus must be.

These 5 things should be considered for those who find themselves living in the past.

1. Don’t hold grudges. Stop now and forgive everyone who has hurt you.

2. Don’t let the past define you. Every day is a now day and we can choose the course we take.

3. Don’t live your life with regrets. We have all made mistakes, learn from them and move on.

4. Don’t live by your past accomplishments, Ask the Lord what would you have me do today?

5. Don’t hold and remind other people about their past mistakes. Folks don’t need to be reminded of their past mistakes.

Jesus and Paul were very clear regarding living in the past.
Afterall, the best way to prepare for the future is to grow up and become a mature son of God NOW. Focus on growing up, not going up. Jesus made it clear where our focus should be.
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