My last year of both seminary and undergraduate school I had the same problem – I couldn’t stay focused on the task at hand because I was so busy thinking about post-graduation.  This is an ongoing struggle for me spiritually, too, as I have a difficult time living in the moment.

Psalm 118:22-24, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.  This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.  This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

God has done a lot in each of our lives.  But when we get overwhelmed with thoughts of tomorrow, we tend to not see His glory today.  When we don’t see His glory today, life’s struggles can overwhelm us.  When things are going well we usually don’t notice, but hit that bump in the road and lose your stuff and you realize that your focus is elsewhere.

I have to drive on a freeway to get to my office.  I’ve noticed that I can’t hear my engine very well when I’m traveling at 70+mph with my stereo on.  However, when I turn the radio off and pull into my driveway, I hear pings and knocks that previously I wasn’t even aware were there.

My point is that if we don’t slow down and enjoy today we’ll not only miss out on the great things that God wants us to celebrate, but we’ll also not hear when things are out of whack in our hearts.  The Father has created today to be one where you and I will experience Him.    Today’s the day He’s made.  Join me in trying to stay focused on it.