The Present

Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them. Isaiah 42:9

I was reading the book Fish by Stephen C. Lundin, Harry Paul, and John Christensen and my attention were drawn to this passage that read:

The past is history

The future is a mystery

Today is a gift

That is why it is called present.

How many of us have stayed in the past, others analyzing how the future will be, and there are also others who wasted the present. Time runs and does not stop. We want to stop time, give it back or even accelerate time. But, we really waste time and energy thinking about so many things running so fast that we lose every moment of our lives. We lose the details, we lose the caresses, and we lose seeing what is around us and so many other things that are small but essential in our lives. A gesture of kindness like a good morning, a hello, a how are you…

Valuing our present is a beautiful gift, it is a day of life. It is an opportunity that is given to us. It is not a day to stop time but to stop ourselves to see, smell, touch every essence that happens in our day by day. Time to laugh, time to love, time to forgive, time to talk, time to express what we feel without hiding who you really are.

You are … a beautiful being, full of life, full of dreams, and hopes. A being who knows how to love, who knows how to fly but also knows how to rest. Time is yours and you know it. There is no time to lose. Your moment is now, it was not tomorrow, nor is it the future, it is now. Our current moment will determine your future, the past taught us life lessons, and we reflect to improve each day and not make the same mistakes.

Live fully, laugh, and dance because your moment is beautiful, it is your present.

Reference: Christensen, J., Harry, P, & Lundin Stephen (2001). Fish: The effectiveness of a team lies in its ability to motivate. Ed 2nd. Empresa XXI.

Prayer: Open your heart

Lord Jesus, I am before your presence asking for your forgiveness. I am in front of your presence to ask you to help me with my present because I know that my future will be much better if you are in my life. I ask this in your name, Jesus, Amen.

Friendly advice

My dear friends, it’s time to stop for a moment. We live so fast that we have lost the essence of life. Breathe and exhale, what do you see? What do you feel? What do you smell? It is time to activate your 5 or 6 senses. It’s time for … (Write, execute it) don’t think too much, remember that today is your day. But above all, keep God in your life.

El Presente

He aquí se cumplieron las cosas primeras, y yo anuncio cosas nuevas; antes que salgan a luz, yo os las haré notorias. Isaías 42:9

Estaba leyendo el libro Fish por Stephen C. Lundin, H arry Paul and John Christensen y me llamo la atencion de este pasaje que decía:

El pasado es historia

El futuro es un misterio

Hoy es un regalo

Por eso se llama presente.

Muchos de nosotros nos hemos quedado en el pasado, otros analizando cómo será el futuro, por lo que también hay muchos que  desperdiciamos el presente.  El tiempo corre y no se detiene. Continue reading “El Presente”

Looking back

As soon as they had brought them out, one of them said, “Flee for your lives! Don’t look back, and don’t stop anywhere in the plain! Flee to the mountains or you will be swept away!” Genesis 19:17

A new year is almost approaching, but we are still living a month that for many of us besides joy or sadness, we allow ourselves to reflect on what we did or did not do. Continue reading “Looking back”

Mirando hacia atrás

Y aconteció que cuando los habían llevado fuera, uno le dijo: Huye por tu vida. No mires detrás de ti y no te detengas en ninguna parte del valle; escapa al monte, no sea que perezcas. Génesis 19:17.

Casi se acerca un año nuevo, pero aún seguimos viviendo un mes que para muchos de nosotros además de alegría o tristezas, nos permitimos reflexionar sobre que hicimos o dejamos de hacer. Continue reading “Mirando hacia atrás”

Believe in you

I have already ordered it: Be strong and brave! Do not be afraid or discouraged! Because the Lord your God will accompany you wherever you go. Josue 1: 9

There are times that we stop believing in ourselves. But, I want to remind you that you are special. You are unique and you have something special that no one has but only you. Therefore, believe in your power. Continue reading “Believe in you”

Creer en ti

Ya te lo he ordenado: ¡Sé fuerte y valiente! ¡No tengas miedo ni te desanimes! Porque el Señor tu Dios te acompañará dondequiera que vayas. Josué 1:9

Hay momentos en que dejamos de creer en nosotros mismos. Pero, quiero recordarte que eres especial. Eres único y tienes algo especial que nadie tiene sino solo tú. Por lo tanto, cree en tu poder. Continue reading “Creer en ti”

Thank you

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;  and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.. Philippians 4: 6-7.

Thanksgiving is approaching these days, although for many they say that we should give thanks all year. On the other hand, other people would say, why do I have to give thanks? Continue reading “Thank you”

Gracias

No se inquieten por nada; más bien, en toda ocasión, con oración y ruego, presenten sus peticiones a Dios y denle gracias. Y la paz de Dios, que sobrepasa todo entendimiento, cuidará sus corazones y sus pensamientos en Cristo Jesús. Filipenses 4:6-7.

En estos días se acerca el día de Acción de Gracias aunque para muchos dicen que todo el año deberíamos dar gracias. Por otro lado, otras personas dirían, ¿Por qué tengo que dar gracias? Continue reading “Gracias”