Living for the Moment

   I hear a lot of people saying, "Just live for the moment".  While this seems to make a lot of sense, if you take it to its logical conclusion, it only works if you believe in an existence that begins and ends in yourself and your own personal happiness.  I am not saying anyone should seek to be sad or unhappy- not at all.  But there is a higher calling than just living for ourselves and what we can get out of this life.

  Colossians 3:17- So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

  Another slogan or saying that I hear a lot is "Follow your heart."  And again, while it seems like a good thing to do on the surface, I know that I've led myself down many rabbit paths during the course of my life, and believe most of you have done the same thing.  We are not always capable of making the right decisions.

  Proverbs 3:5,6-  Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

  The bottom line is really whether or not we believe in a God who created us and loves us.  A lot of people seem to have a hard time with a personal God.   It may be because we also have something inside of us that haunts us until we reach out in faith to know him.  And if you are running from that relationship, it makes sense that you would do your best not to think about it.

  If we are experiencing troubles in our life, it may just be the time for acknowledging our need and reaching out to the God who cares and loves us.