Living in the moment can be a challenge, but it is the key to experiencing life fully. As Emily Dixon once said, "Forever is composed of nows." We are focusing on seven keys to living in the moment, both seen and unseen. The first key is to govern your own race. This means being responsible for your own life choices in relationship with Jesus and embracing the present moment. To live in the present, you must let go of the past and not worry about the future. Cherish the current moment and make the most of today. Each day comes with its own gifts, so untie the ribbon and open them up. The second secret tied in time is to living in the moment with an understanding of time. Time can be thought of as a being, and it is marked by completion. We touch on: Erase negative timestamps in your life and let the prayers of the saints wash over you. Revelations 5:8-9 speaks of marking completion time in our understanding. The moment when Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, was presented before the 24 Elders and each one had a stringed instrument and a typical temple vessel. The residue of sin itself consumed. His sacrifice the Lamb of God marked in time has just been presented in the outer court and then offered on the golden altar before the veil. We've gathered at the hour of incense at the hour of our eternal selves at the hour of gratitude and praise. We highlight to live in the moment is to choose your words and who you listen to. Choose the moments that take your breath away and cover your day. Remember that His answer for you is tangible and that even tho the vision awaits its appointed time. It hastens to the end and it will not lie. Wait for it, it will surely come and it will not delay. Your life is a sweet smelling offering to God, and it is beautiful to Him. By embracing the present moment, you allow His sacrifice to consume hard places and wash and cleanse your mind, thoughts, and words. Your life is a worship, and it is a proclamation of His excellent worth. 
Clarity Now Versus Tomorrow: Finding Joy in the Present Moment Have you ever felt like everything in your life was just a puzzle, with missing pieces that you couldn't quite make out? It can be frustrating to feel like you're missing something important, like you're not quite sure what you're meant to be doing or where you're meant to be going. But there's good news: according to First Corinthians 13:12, there will come a time when everything will become clear. Right now, we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but one day, every day we experience Him we have growing clarity to see ourselves in Him. This concept of perfect clarity is all about gazing face to face with Christ, so that we might know ourselves even as we have always been known. It's about finding joy in the present moment, even as we look forward to the future with hope and expectation. When we walk through Christ's sacrifice, we walk through his reflection, through his face. And this brings us happiness, not in some far-off future or in some other place, but right here, right now. It's not always easy to live in the present moment, especially when there are so many distractions and worries vying for our attention. But when we fix our eyes upon Jesus, He becomes the source of our sustenance and the conclusion of our faith. He endured the cross and despised the shame of it, all because He chose to see the joy of mankind's salvation. And that same joy can be ours, too, if we're willing to let go of our fears and doubts and trust in His love for us. So let's embrace the present moment, even as we look forward to the future with hope and expectation. Let's find joy in the now, and let that joy light a flame that burns brightly into tomorrow.
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Shifting Focus to the Future with a Powerful Metaphor and Biblical Reference We highlight the importance of leaving the past behind and looking to the future. Using a metaphor of driving and looking in the side mirror, the focus is the significance of moving forward. Living in the present moment means acknowledging the value of each breath. I Love drawing on the biblical story of the bronze basin from Exodus, how this act of cleansing symbolizes the washing away of sins, a sacrifice that Jesus has accomplished for us. Encountering Him shifts the focus to know Him as our High Priest who has washed us clean, emphasizing that we are complete in Christ and reflect him like mirrors. Take a moment to visualize your self as the mirror! Moments are like the air that fills the room
All these things point to one conclusion, God is for us. Who can prevail against us? The gift of his Son is the irrefutable evidence of God’s heart towards us. He held nothing in reserve; but freely gave everything we could ever wish to have; this is what our joint sonship is all about. God has identified us, who can disqualify us? His word is our origin. No-one can point a finger; he declared us innocent. What further ground can there possibly be to condemn mankind? In his death he faced our judgment; in his resurrection he reveals our righteousness; the implications cannot be undone. He now occupies the highest seat of authority as the executive of our redemption in the throne room of God. What will it take to distance us from the love of Christ? You name any potential calamity: intense pressure of the worst possible kind, claustrophobia, persecution, destitution, loneliness, extreme exposure, exposure, life-threatening danger, or war? Let me quote Scripture to remind you, “Because of our association with you, we were reckoned as sheep to be slaughtered; we have been jointly slain on that day. ” On the contrary, in the thick of these things our triumph remains beyond dispute. His love has placed us above the reach of any onslaught. This is my conviction; no threat whether it be in death or life; be it celestial messengers, demon powers or political principalities, nothing known to us at this time, or even in the unknown future; no dimension of any calculation in time or space, nor any device yet to be invented, has what it takes to separate us from the love of God unveiled in our Lord, Jesus Christ. Romans 8:31-39 du Toit, Francois. Mirror Study Bible  What did we catch Jesus saying...Five pathways or things Jesus was recorded as saying often: Insights into His Thought Process according to the Gospels, what was written down for our behalf.
Mankind’s association in Jesus is God’s doing. Of His design, we are in Christ, and we are associated in oneness with Him. Our wisdom is sourced in this union. Also, our righteousness and holiness originate from Him. Holiness equals wholeness and harmony of a person’s spirit, soul, and body. Our redemption is sanctioned in Him. He redeemed our identity, our sanity, our health, our joy, our peace, our innocence, and our complete well-being. Life itself, not death! By examining these verbal pathways that were written down for us, we can gain insight into how Jesus thought. He emphasized the importance of facing fears, understanding the truth, trusting in what He says to us, realizing that the Kingdom of God is nearer than we might think in this moment, and recognizing that our actions have consequences. What are those consequences? Feeling separated from Him and His love, and that is totally one-sided from our perspective. 
"Had" to follow? Wow, that took me some time to think of an answer. I have a story with that. I am blessed to have known my Great Grandmother, Euphemia Coffman, born 1880, Keota Iowa on the family farm. She lived to a wonderful age of 99, always had hanky's bunched up in her silky jersey dress pockets and was one of the wisest people I have every known. Grandma was a very good listener, with a quiet and strong countenance. Consider her life began via horse and buggy, two world wars, a depression, the introduction of, cars, planes, television and phones. (to this day our family "honk" is that original Iowa farm party-line number. One long, two shorts. ) She passed away spring of my 21st year. I don't remember her ever complaining about anything; not even an ache in her bones. One of the most memorial days was during a RV trip with my folks back to the Iowa farm and the beloved county of farms that I grew up hearing about. Grandma and Auntie (her sister) use to play with there china porcelain dolls on a large hand made quilt. Those dolls, exquisitely made in France sit inside a curio case in my living room. Can you imagine playing with porcelain dolls shipped all the way from France in the late 1800s? During that beloved road trip we visited the old Brethren Community church and cemetery, filled with my ancestors and there neighbors. The day etched in my memories as I stood over the grave stones of Grandma Coffman's two beloved daughters who both died before the age of two. Aleph and Byrdel, there baby rings still lay in my Mom's jewelry box. I can't imagine the pain she suffered loosing two. All I know is that they had issues with the inability to digest any milks or formula. They starved to death. Maybe this lead to her quiet wisdom in life. Pain has a way of building walls of perseverance. Those walls didn't keep anyone out, they made her the strength of a Patriarch. Now to my LAW! I heard these stories sitting around the kitchen table play cribbage, family stories, relationship tales, the kind that echo'ed her wisdom. Grandma said that she and grandpa had an understanding in there relationship. Imagine my grandpa coming in from a full work day of farming corn and soybean in the Iowa soil. There unspoken sign was: If Grandma pinned up the corner of the hem of her apron that meant she had had a bad day, tread lightly, walk with compassion and understanding. Give her some space. Fathom the countless misunderstandings that were avoided by the toggle of a little safety pin. That is my LAW: every-time we see another person "Pin up the corner of there apron" maybe that translates as a upside down happy face sticker in the drivers car window when there driving, or a select pink grocery cart at the store, or a zebra stripped phone case, easy things for the community to notice without "saying." And we HAVE to follow the LAW to tread lightly around them, walk with compassion and understanding, give them space; even on the road or standing in the grocery store line! Fathom the countless misunderstandings that would be avoided by the "toggle of a little safety pin."  Challenge is the pathway to engagement and progress in our lives. But not all challenges are created equal. Some challenges make us feel alive, engaged, connected, and fulfilled. Others simply overwhelm us. Knowing the difference as you set bigger and bolder challenges for yourself is critical to your sanity, success, and satisfaction. —Brendon Burchard
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I'm Kristen WambachI'm all grown up (I think?) Along my journey of searching for answers, I found them. I went from spiritual blindness to OMG! With a driving niche as an entrepreneur. I love hanging out with our four sons, riding with my husband on his Harley, and creating all things hospitality. My mission? To help others see "beyond" and own their awesomeness within!
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