Living in the Now

 by Macy Johnson

“If you pay attention to these laws

and are careful to follow them,

then the Lord your God will keep

His covenant of love with you

as He swore to your forefathers.”

(Deuteronomy 7:12 NIV)

 

My credit union recently changed its name. When I logged in online, I was asked to change my User ID for the new platform. I falsely assumed I was asked to change my password. The next time I tried to log into that account I was locked out after three erroneous attempts. I called the credit union and the User ID/Password confusion was successfully cleared. God got my attention.

 

Jeff and I watched the recent installment of a TV series. Three friends were on a road trip into the wintry wilderness. Chains were installed on their car’s tires while the passengers waited in the service center. When the cashier discovered where they were headed, she warned them to take another route because of bad weather. The instructions were ignored. The car ran out of gas and left them frozen in the snow.  

 

I am a pianist/accompanist. My passion is to play for choirs. Sometimes I am asked to accompany a vocal or instrumental soloist during their performance. Recently I have played four-hand duets with another pianist on the same piano. Side by side we accompanied each other in a unique setting. Accompanying is a crucial test to be “in the now” and not allow my mind to wander.

 

As a car driver, I must pay attention to what happens around me in order to avoid danger. Close calls remind me to stay focused and “live in the now” behind the wheel and under God’s umbrella of protection.

 

I will ask my heavenly Father to help me pay attention and live “in the now” for His glory. I hope you will, too!