Are You Too Busy Looking Forward Missing the Blessings For Today?
Lesson Focus
God has given us the gift of time, and He calls us to live it fully in the present. While wisdom teaches us to prepare for the future, our spiritual growth and intimacy with God are cultivated in the “now.” Too often, we become so focused on waiting for the next season, breakthrough, or dream that we overlook how God is shaping us today. The Lord desires to strengthen us moment by moment, equipping us in our current circumstances to prepare us for tomorrow’s victories.
The way we steward today—our faith, mindset, and obedience—directly impacts the direction of our future. If we fill today with worry, doubt, and discontentment, we plant seeds of discouragement for tomorrow. But if we fill today with faith, gratitude, and trust in God, we sow hope, joy, and strength that carry into the future.
Living with expectation in the present allows us to experience God’s presence, hear His voice clearly, and walk in step with His will. Today is not wasted—it is the very foundation on which God builds our tomorrow.
Scripture Readings & Reflections
1. Psalm 118:24 – “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Reflection: Each day is a gift from God, not a day to be wasted wishing for the next. Even in difficult circumstances, there is reason to rejoice because God is present in today.
2. Matthew 6:34 – “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Reflection: Jesus reminds us not to live consumed by the future. Focusing on tomorrow often fuels anxiety and steals today’s peace. God gives us the strength we need one day at a time.
3. Hebrews 3:15 – “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.”
Reflection: God speaks to us in the present. If we only look ahead, we risk missing His voice right now—the guidance, encouragement, or correction that prepares us for what’s next.
4. Isaiah 40:31 – “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Reflection: Placing our hope in God today strengthens us for tomorrow. Our perspective shifts when we lean on His power rather than our own limitations.
Key Takeaway Points
Today is a divine opportunity, not just a waiting room for tomorrow.
God’s blessings, direction, and strength are given daily—step by step.
Living in “what’s next” robs us of gratitude and joy for “what is.”
The way we view today—through faith or fear—shapes our tomorrow.
Each day is a stepping stone: handled with God’s wisdom, it builds toward His plan.
Reflection Challenge
Each morning this week, declare aloud: “This is the day the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it.”
At the end of the day, write down one blessing, one lesson, and one step of faith you experienced today.
Pray and ask God to help you shift your focus from “someday” to “today,” and trust Him to lead your tomorrows.