Living for Today

I haven't graduated yet. This much is certain. With all the amazing things that are happening in my life, I am struggling to focus on today, and the fact that I haven't finished school yet.

It is so easy to get caught up in what is coming and miss the things that are happening in this day, in this hour.

My current reality is that there are a lot of stresses with school and there are so many things to get done before finals, however my sights are set on the future and I am having a hard time focusing on the tasks at hand. I would much rather pray about Bali, or research San Diego, or work on my application for interning next year. However, the bottom line is that graduating needs to come first. That needs to be the top priority.

Finding a balance between focusing on school work and the things that need to be accomplished and focusing on the prize of eternity is very difficult.

I'm reminded of Matthew 6:32-34..."Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs, and he will give you all you need from day to day if you live for him and make the Kingdom of God your primary concern. So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today."

I am working on focusing on today and less on focusing on the future, no matter how exciting it is! I'm a firm believer that we travel towards whatever we set our sights on. If I set my sights on the future, I will miss all the many things that could come into my life in the present. My goal is to set my sights on the cross!!

xoxo, va