45 Second Blog

This blog should take less than 45 seconds to read, but applying the simple truth presented could very well change the rest of your life.  I’ve seen it countless times in counseling sessions with clients, it’s surfaced in numerous conversations with friends, and I’ve even experienced it in my own life. It’s a trap that we fall into often, and it robs us of the life, joy, and peace that God offers. What is it?

Anxiety and fear over the future and shame and guilt from the past. 

These are the twin towers of the kingdom of darkness. When we take the bait, it’s just a matter of time before we experience the anxiety, fear, worry, and hopelessness that the enemy serves up on a daily basis. The fruit of constantly looking ahead or behind is bitter. There’s simply no life in either place.

God refers to Himself in Scripture as I AM. He is fully present with you in this exact moment. You have all that you need right now, because you have Him.  Getting the raise or promotion, spouse, diploma, new job, etc. may be nice, but it pales in comparison to what you have now--the I AM.

We must learn to trust God with yesterday and tomorrow, and fully embrace today. Simply put, God wants to hold your future, redeem your past, and love you today. 

I can't think of a better way to live.