The Message
Living by the Moment
Living by the moment is a life-changing message about total surrender of heart and mind to God, living a life of continual fellowship, ever striving toward staying in the moment. A moment is always now! "Now is the acceptable time." God's presence is always now, and always personal in the most filial way possible. It is not in the past or in the future, and begins by renewing the mind, "bringing every thought to God" (IICorth.10:5). This training of the mind is a warfare of breaking inordinate and unruled habits. By bringing all the thoughts to God you are recognising His ever present presence, turning a self centeredness into an obedience which is centered in God, and at the same time establishing a moment by moment relationship with Him. In reality you are giving God your mind, trusting Him toward your best, and His best within all the areas of your life. The 'Life of Faith' by Thomas Upham is a very helpful study in learning to live by the moment. Without a doubt, one of the best books I've had the pleasure of reading. Please read on the Home page about Thomas Upham and others which were important figures in promoting the movement of living by the moment. Michael O'Brien