Right Now!!
When?? Right now!! We need things fixed – right now. We need to feel better – right now. And we need to have the things we want – Right Now!!
We seem to be living in a “right now” age, and with technology improving so rapidly, the concept of “right now” is gaining more and more momentum. Let’s face it, would any of us ever think we
could order a new tennis racquet while sitting on our sofa and have it at our front door the next morning? In fact, last week, I was just thinking about a new pair of sneakers, and they showed up on our front porch!! (OK, so maybe I’m exaggerating just a bit, but you get the picture. )
When it comes to the things we feel are “must haves,” we can certainly get what we want much faster than we could have a decade ago.
If we took an inventory of our wants and needs, it may be interesting to
see what “right now” items are on our list. While some things are readily available and can be delivered within hours, other things like growing plants in our gardens or improving our health and physical condition simply take time. It takes seasons for plants to grow, and plenty of
time and discipline to increase our strength and have our bodies
respond to changes in diet. These are just a few things that just don’t quite make the “right now” list.
As we think about our “right now” world, let’s always remember that what we absolutely have immediate access to what we need most. We have the ability today, right this moment, through God’s Grace and through His Son Jesus to obtain peace, love, and eternal life. All of that is available to us – Right Now!! Before artificial intelligence, before the internet, before any means of global communication, we have always had the ability to call on our Lord through prayer. He is there to forgive, live within us through His Holy Spirit, and bring us to eternal life.
Jesus to ready to hear our prayer of accepting Him as our Lord and Savior – Right Now!
Dear Lord we pray – As we continue to see the world around us move faster and faster, help us to keep our lives in perspective, knowing that our worldly wants and needs don’t compare with the everlasting love and peace that You offer us. Through You, Jesus, we have our path to eternal life. And we know You are there for us Right Now as we pray to invite You into our lives.
Have a wonderful and blessed spring season,
Dom Perfett