Seize THIS Day!

Several years ago, there was a saying on mugs, t-shirts, stationary, etc., that said, Carpe diem, which means "Seize the Day." I loved having my morning coffee in that mug because it made me realize that each day is a blessing.

Today's devotional gives us this same reminder to seize the day. The scripture from Philippians 4:4 tells us to "Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say Rejoice!"  Additional words from Paul are powerful ones that tell us to be satisfied with our lives as they are now instead of always looking to the future. It's so easy to think about "When I retire, things will be so much easier," or "When I have enough money, I will be able to buy a nicer house," or when..., when...when....  I have no doubt that our Lord wants us to rejoice in our "Love-relationship" with Him - right now - in every minute of everyday!  In this frazzled world of the media telling us we need more, this is quite a challenge!

When a friend of mine realized that she was losing a lot of her vision, she began her search for enjoying the "precious present." She ended out writing a book of poetry called In Touch With Now: An Uncommon Celebration on the joy and blessings of the little, common things that we sometimes let pass us by. Her book is truly a celebration of God's Presence and blessings each and everyday.

How do you celebrate the Presence and Joy of the Lord in the NOW?