Daily Devotion - Thursday, July 16

Living in the Present

“So do not worry about tomorrow,
for tomorrow will bring worries of its own.
Today’s trouble is enough for today.”
--From one of Jesus’ sermons
Matthew 6: 34

Every so often it is good to be reminded about the significance of self-care. Last night I spoke in Cincinnati, Ohio at the Joubert Syndrome Foundation Conference about how essential self-care is for people who are either delegated or attracted to the caregiving field. Every caregiver, including the support services needed for the delivery of quality care, needs to be reminded about this important attribute for daily living.

There are times when we jump into the future rather than living in the present. When we start to worry or feel anxious, it is good to remind ourselves that we have moved away from the present moment. Today’s verse from Scripture is significant. We are reminded to stay focused, focused on whatever is happening at that moment. By dedicating all our energy to the present, we will demonstrate the importance of self-care that might also be known as “Be good to yourself therapy.”

Prayer: God of all time and space, keep me in the present and nudge me when I have moved too far into tomorrow. Amen.

--Ben Keckler
07.16.09