Today and tomorrow
Lately I have been thinking about our new house and about what I’ll do when we get moved there, what we need to repair or change, and how we’ll decorate for the holidays.
You see, we had the entire move planned out. I remember posting on my Facebook status at the beginning of October how I was excited that this was the month we would get to move to our new house. October 11 was the day we were going to close on the house, take our son to visit his new school since it was a school holiday for him, and also have someone give us an estimate on some repairs in our new house. We wanted these repairs to be completed during the month of October before we moved in the weekend of October 29. Well guess what? None of that has happened! October 7 we found out instead we would not be able to close on our house because of a hold on the sale of foreclosures (the home we want to buy is a bank-owned property). We are still delayed and not sure what is even going to happen with this house.
I thought I had it planned out. I thought I knew what was coming and how we would handle the different aspects of the move. I thought I was prepared. Through these delays one thing God has taught me is to enjoy this moment….today…..right now.
Last week I read this verse and it caught my attention.
“Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.” Proverbs 27:1.
There is no way we could have known that the halt would have been put on us just a few days before closing. It was something totally out of our control. Through this period of questions and many unknowns, God has shown me to appreciate what we have today without focusing on tomorrow or next week, a time we really don’t even know we will have.
It is not hard to look and see the blessings we have today. We have been so thankful to have such an understanding landlady and we’ve had a place to stay an extra month; we are saving money now on rent compared to our previous house payment as well as having a lower electric bill. We are blessed to have each other and the support and encouragement of our friends. I’ve also learned how I can live with much less since most of our belongings are in storage.
Even though it’s my nature to plan and know what’s coming, I have been reminded through this that there is no way for me to know what tomorrow is going to bring. Instead of focusing on tomorrow, I need to appreciate today and not let the days slip by without being aware of all we are blessed with right now.
I hope you will enjoy TODAY and not worry about tomorrow or next week or next month. See today as the gift it is and use it to the fullest!
Have a day of blessings!
One thing that God is showing me is that my tomorrow’s are not mine; they are His and He will throw curve balls my way if I try and take them over with plans. Great post and a wonderful reminder of His sufficiency!
Amen to that, Bethany. I too like to plan ahead for tomorrow. However, sometimes the tomorrow looks different than my plans.
Thank you for the reminder to cherish today and embrace tomorrow as a gift.
I’m so sorry this is still going on for you, especially with the holidays approaching. But, you are learning a valuable lesson from the Lord and I’m so thankful that you are sharing it with us because Lord knows I at times struggle with thinking I’ve got it all figured out.
Blessings.
This was so good. Thank you for the reminder that I have so much to be thankful for despite obstacles and closed doors. He is always faithful. Praying the door opens for your move soon.
Since last Spring, I have had lots of reminders about living in and appreciating today. It’s part of my nature to plan also, but this is a great reminder to focus on the “now”.
Great post! I know what you mean! Since we’ve dedicated our real estate and plans to God, we’re also cautious to ‘boast about tomorrow’, because we just don’t know. My plans have become more fluid – like guidelines that may change at any moment. Good times. I’m learning to appreciate now too 🙂
I’m sorry that it didn’t work out as you planned. I think that the important thing is that you are at peace with it and have used the disappointment to teach you and to help you grow. We can all learn from that.
Andie
So sorry that your move didn’t work out as planned Bethany. Thank you for this post. I am learning to not worry so much about tomorrow and enjoy today.