Every passing moment

Each moment that passes by will never return. We cannot retrieve the moments that have gone. Each day, we live our lives letting moments pass us by without even noticing. It is these little moments that make up our lives. Not the big chunks of hours, days, months, or years into the future, but each present moment is the most significant moment of your life. The gift of each moment must be cherished and realized. How many times have you lost important moments of your life because you were too preoccupied with planning an event or an occasion rather than being present and enjoying the moment you planned for? Sometimes we miss the beauty of the moment for the urgency of the daily demands of life. The laundry that greets a busy mom in the morning takes precedence over spending time with her little one, and a talk with your significant other gets sidelined by a pressing workload. The joy of the moment is stolen by trivial “must-dos,” such as taking selfies and photos when visiting places or celebrating with friends and loved ones, rather than just being present in the moment and savoring its joy and rare beauty. The Bible admonishes us to learn to redeem the time because the days are evil. Indeed, the days can be evil if they rob us of this fragile but beautiful gift of the present moment. Learn to be present. Learn to find the joy of being present. What are you doing with every passing moment of your life?