NOW

This is the moment you own

A friend sent his inspiraiton:

This morning this thought came to me: "Now!" That was it. Then I remembered the source -- St. Paul wrote to his church in Corinth "behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation."

"Now," right here, right where we are, at this very moment. “Now" is the most important time we have. Not when we get out of bed and get dressed. Not when we figure out our plans for the morning, noon, or night. Not after breakfast. Not when we look at our calendar for upcoming important events or obligations. Right at this very second.

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What an exciting prospect! The beauty of “now” is, that we own it. We decide whether to be happy or sad at this moment. We decide whether to be pleasant or unpleasant at this moment. We decide whether to listen to someone else, or to let our thoughts wander. We have the glorious opportunity to choose how best to use this "now" moment. Shall we use it to criticize others? or to be grateful for the good in our lives? We cannot do both at the same time.

I'm learning that life is better when I choose to use each moment to praise what's good. It's a way of magnifying the Lord, the source of all that's truly good. If it isn't good right now, it doesn't come from God. If something comes from God, then it is good, and not a "mixed" blessing.

Good question: How can I improve this moment?

Awesome question: How can I improve this moment in a way that will bless my neighbor?

A lost opportunity is the greatest of losses. . .
We own no past, no future, we possess only now.
If the reliable now is carelessly lost in speaking or in acting,

it comes not back again.
Whatever needs to be done which cannot be done now,

God prepares the way for doing . . .
Mary Baker Eddy