Preparing for Tomorrow Means Using Today Right

Preparing for Tomorrow Means Using Today Right

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Matthew 6:34, NIV

Lately I’ve been hearing a lot about future-casting, planning for the future, and getting ready for tomorrow’s possibilities. Maybe my Alexa devices have heard me mention the word “retirement.” And before you get your panties in a twist . . . No, I’m not retiring! Yet.

All that to say this: The only preparation you need for tomorrow is the right use of today. The following story from Charles Schulz’s Charlie Brown comic strip might help illustrate my point today.

Charlie Brown is seen at bat. STRIKE THREE. He’s struck out again and slumps down on the players’ bench. He says, “Rats! I’ll never be a big-league player. I just don’t have it! All my life I’ve dreamed of playing in the big leagues, but I know I’ll never make it.”

Lucy turns to console him. “Charlie Brown,” she says, “you’re thinking too far ahead. What you need to do is set yourself more immediate goals.”

Charlie Brown looks up and asks, “Immediate goals?”

Lucy responds, “Yes, Start with this next inning when you go out to pitch. See if you can walk out to the mound without falling down.”



The first step to walking into any future is the step that you take today. Make it a forward . . . positive . . . springy and light-hearted . . . energetic . . . well-aimed . . . purposeful step. The steps you take today become the well-worn path of tomorrow.

Thank you for reading Pastor Dale’s Mid-Week Encouragement.  It’s not copyrighted so feel free to share it with someone who needs encouragement today. And, if you’re a regular attender of the Mt. Laurel Church of God, please consider reading Psalm 121 to get yourself ready to hear God’s message this coming Sunday, March 1, as we worship the King of kings and Lord of lords!

 

Called to know the Way, go the Way, and show you the Way,

^{Pastor Dale}

Pastor Dale (PD) and Pamela his wife are honored to serve the Mt. Laurel Church of God. If this Mid-Week Encouragement has helped you, perhaps it may encourage someone else. Feel free to share this message with anyone you choose. And if you'd like to receive PD's Mid-Week Encouragement, just send an email to (kingdomguy@gmail.com) and I'll accommodate your request.