Make Every Moment Count

If there is one consistent thing we have all learned as we have endured this pandemic, it is that life can be taken from us in the blink of an eye.

Recently, I had the incredible honor of attending a memorial service for my friend and fellow First Lady, Margaret Davis. Her passing was a shock to me and to others who looked up to her. However, as I was thinking about my time with her, I was reminded of a few months prior, when I spent time with her at a retirement party for our family doctor.

Lady Davis was the sweetest woman, and she always had the ability to make you feel warm and welcome. I fondly remember how she always accepted me for who I was, and I always felt like I belonged when I was in her presence. People like Lady Davis remind you of home, where you can always belong, regardless of your actions or mistakes.

While we were catching up at the retirement party, we laughed, talked about our grandkids, and shared our most wild and crazy adventures we have endured with them. She was great company, and spending time with her was such a gift – especially considering the phone call I would receive a few months later about her transition of going home to be with the Lord.

If there is one thing I have gleaned from her life and how quickly she left this earth, it is the revelation that we often take life for granted, including the people in our lives, our circumstances, and those things we deemed treasured possessions. We just always assume that they will be there, don’t we?

So let take a look at what God’s Word says about making our moments count.

Make Every Moment Count in Faith

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” - Matthew 6:34, NIV

We spend so much of our lives worrying about finances, provisions, broken relationships, and the troubles of this world. I wonder what would happen if we, as Children of God, would surrender our worries and fear to the One who is Sovereign in everything?

How much of our time and resources do we waste toiling and spinning our wheels when the Lord, who has gone before us, is beside us and behind us is already providing our needs?

Next time worry threatens to steal your joy, take a deep breath and ask God to intervene in His perfect timing and provision. And in His faithfulness, won’t He do it.

Make Every Moment Count With Praise

“This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” - Psalm 118:24, NLT

I can’t think of a better way to make each moment count than through worship and praise. The Father is moved by the praise of His people, and it is no different with His Church today.

While we endure the dark nights of our souls, may we make a joyful noise.

As we experience the hands and feet of Christ through other people, may we rejoice.

As we check off the mundane to-do lists of our lives, may we remember how far Christ has brought us and how detrimental our living sacrifice and healing is to those around us.

Worship changes our heart posture and turns our negative outlook into a Heaven perspective.

What better way to make each moment count than with a heart of praise.

Make Every Moment Count in Everything

“Whether you eat or drink, live your life in a way that glorifies and honors God.” - 1 Cor. 10:31, TPT

My niece, Lolita, has two handsome little boys and has recently given birth to a beautiful baby girl. She is so patient and present with her, taking her time, watching her, and enjoying every moment with her little girl.

When I mentioned my observations to her, she responded, “Aunt Trina, I just love her so much. And I know that she is the last baby that I will carry, so I am making sure every moment counts.”

May I suggest that this is the way we should care for each moment in our own lives?

We just don’t know when it will be the last time to be with a friend or tell our children we love them.

I have decided that whatever it takes, I will make sure that every moment counts. Will you join me? Let’s choose not to allow the busyness of life – our jobs, carpool schedules, getting children to various activities and appointments, and strenuous task lists – to affect our abilities to be wholly present.

How will you not take your circumstances for granted?

How will you not take your children for granted?

How will you make each moment count?