Daily Power #27

Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace. (Ps. 37:37)

My second daughter, Mandy, recently got married. And I have to say, the planning that went into that event was amazing. Fortunately for me, almost all of it was done by my wife, my daughter, and the groom. As much as I love to plan, to organize details and follow a schedule to reach a goal, it would not have been pretty if I’d been in charge of the flowers, the cake, and the bridesmaids’ dresses.

Planning for the future consumes a big part of each day. Sometimes we undertake events requiring many details—weddings, conferences, family reunions.

Others are simply future appointments, routine meetings, and events we want to attend. Sometimes, though, we invest so much time, energy, and money into our future endeavors that we overlook opportunities to impact our future right now.

I’m a firm believer that the actions you take today sow the seeds of your future. Your daily habits will create a cumulative impact on what you do tomorrow, next week, and next year. If you practice compassion, righteousness, and kindness, you know the future will yield peace, joy, and a closer relationship with your Father.

When you’re planning for your future, don’t forget that today’s choices yield tomorrow’s harvest.

Power Lift

Lord, I get so wrapped up in the future sometimes that I lose sight of the present. Today help me to focus on being more like Jesus, not on worrying about what tomorrow may hold.