Press On…Every Moment

“We stay in the moment, because our future is shaped by the present.”  

Like him or dislike him, but Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders is engaging and has some wisdom.  I was recently watching a documentary and he dropped this truth as if he was reading from my playbook.  

Whether you are speaking as a coach, an athlete, a father, mother, or any line of work, the present moment is the most important one that you have.  

Living in the past is dangerous, and looking too much into the future without a plan is not wise.  One of the surest ways to make a foundation for your future is to take care of the here and now.  The moment where your feet are. 

It seems so simple, yet is one of the most difficult things to do.  Don’t fall into the trap of wanting to get to your future without understanding that you need to put the daily work in.  

Spend your days knowing that as you control and stack your present moments on top of each other you are actually creating your future, and done correctly and consistently it will be a bright future.  

I’m cheering for you.

Questions to Ponder and Pursue 

1.  How can focusing on the present moment contribute to shaping a successful future, according to the wisdom shared by “Coach Prime”?

2.  What are the potential pitfalls of dwelling too much on the past or fixating solely on the future without attending to the present, as emphasized in the writing?

Press On

Philippians 3:14 ESV‬

Thinking on this passage from Phillipians is a natural continuation from verse 13, “Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it on my own.  But one thing I do:  forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,”…

“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.“

You can find inspiration to focus on the present moment, recognizing that each step taken today shapes the path toward your future, a future shaped by a loving God.

Dwelling too much on past mistakes or constantly fixating on distant goals can hinder your progress. 

Instead, embracing the present moment with diligence and purpose, anchored in faith, will allow you to build a strong foundation for the future. 

By pressing on with determination, trusting in God’s guidance, and being a  faithful steward of each moment, you can find assurance that your efforts will lead to a fulfilling and purposeful journey toward the ultimate prize of a heavenly calling and eternal life with Jesus.

Press On!

Questions to Ponder and Pursue

1.  How does “forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead” help you approach and navigate life’s challenges and pursue spiritual growth?

2.  What strategies can you employ to maintain a forward-focused mindset and press on toward the goal of your heavenly calling, despite setbacks and distractions?