People tolerate behavioral patterns that will destroy their own lives.

A husband nurses his resentment even though 

he knows it's destroying his own heart.

An addict returns to the Internet even though 

he knows it's destroying his marriage and eating him up with guilt.

A man is drowning in debt. He goes to a financial seminar

and is so impressed he orders $600 worth of material

and puts it on his credit card.

What matters?

God is present in this instant, offering to partner with us.

Our failure to embrace the present moment 

keeps us from being fully present to God right here, right now. 

Scripture says:

Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.

But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called 'today.'

GOD IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK