by Tom Fowler

Created on: February 11, 2009   Last Updated: February 16, 2009

In our Christian Bible we are encouraged in many ways to live in the now and allow tomorrow to take care of itself. This is not to suggest we are to live lives of frivolity and selfishness, but it does mean that we are to take each day as it comes and rejoice in it.

There is much in human existence that is flawed. Indeed, most of us are aware that we are all sinners and in need of our Lord's correction and forgiveness. What is easy to overlook is our need for divine wisdom and guidance. Living too much in the future robs us of the joy of today and causes us not appreciate what we have. Living our lives fully day to day and keeping a healthy but not overly anxious concern about tomorrow is an even balance which this writer feels is pleasing to our Lord. He will grant us wisdom and guidance if we will but seek it.

Are you striving for money? You may sacrifice for years to become rich, only to be struck down by illness and tragedy at the moment of your greatest success.

Are you sacrificing everything today for an early retirement you may not be here to enjoy? Many people do not make it to old age. Indeed, many die young.

Have you told yourself you will play with your children or grandchildren tomorrow when you are not so busy? How do you know you will not pass away tonight, leaving your family members to wonder who you really were because you did not take time to get to know them?

Are you denying yourself your favorite foods? Within wholesome reason, eat, drink and enjoy. These words are offered by the author of Ecclesiastes and, for sure, Solomon knew of what he was speaking. Tomorrow, your appetite may be gone.

You get the idea. Do not take the good things of life to excess, but enjoy them today. You may not be around tomorrow and it may very well be too late.

You may not even be here to ask yourself, "What if . . . "

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