Reflection

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”  ~Buddha

Prayer

God of the now,

We so often spend wasteful hours dwelling in the past or thinking too much about what will happen in the future. In so doing, we miss valuable moments in the present—right here, right now. We know that tomorrow is never promised us and that we cannot change what happened yesterday. Guide us, therefore, to spend more time in the present, whether through mindful meditations or quiet walks and prayerful moments, always on the lookout for your great gift of presence in the here and now. Gratefully, we pray. Amen. 

Call to Action

Consciously spend a few minutes today dwelling in the present moment, grateful for the gift
of presence.