The present moment is all we truly have. Think about it—there are 31,536,000 seconds in 2025, and once they’re gone, they’re gone; no rewinds, no replays, no do-overs. Every single second is an opportunity, and this New Year, let’s commit to making the most of them.
Ephesians 5:15-17, “So, then, be careful how you live. Do not be unwise but wise, making the best use of your time because the times are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.”
Kaki King eloquently stated in her 2008 TED Talk (paraphrased):
“If time stretches infinitely behind and infinitely ahead, then each individual moment might seem small and meaningless. But if nothing else has a place in the universe either, then every moment becomes the most important moment ever.”
What if we treated every moment as sacred? We, as humans, are wired to plan and strategize, always looking forward. Yet, in doing so, we risk missing the beauty and significance of our moment. But that’s not how God designed us to live.
Emily Dickinson wisely said, “Forever is composed of now.”
Planning for the Future, Living in the Now
Planning is powerful—there’s evidence to back it up. A landmark Harvard study from the 1980s showed that people with detailed written plans outperformed their peers by over 50 times. That’s incredible! But here’s the key: planning is only valid when paired with action. A vision for the future is meaningless unless you’re moving toward it intentionally, starting now.
Psalm 90:12, “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
God’s purpose for your life isn’t some far-off destination. It’s unfolding moment by moment. While He created you before the foundation of the universe, He also exists in the present. God is in the moment, and by living intentionally, we align ourselves with His purpose.
Time is Irreplaceable
James 4:13-14, “Now listen, you who say, Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a town, stay there a year, conduct business, and make money. You do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.”
“Lost time is never found again.” – Benjamin Franklin.
Time cannot be stored, reused, or replaced. Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever. This truth doesn’t mean we need to obsess over every second, but it calls us to deliberate how we spend our days. Even intentional rest, like sleep or quiet reflection, has profound value. Sleep, for example, isn’t wasted time—it’s foundational to healthy aging and overall well-being. One study revealed that improving your sleep patterns could increase your chances of healthy aging by 18%.
The same goes for strategic thinking. Effective leaders don’t just act—they take time to think deeply. Research shows that strategic thought is twice as important as communication and 50 times more critical than hands-on tasks.
A Call to Action
In the moment is where intentionality meets action. Begin with a clear vision of where God is leading you. Without it, the movement lacks purpose. Many New Year’s resolutions fail because they’re vague or lack deep meaning. But this year, let your resolution be different.
Chase God’s passion for your life. Live intentionally. Embrace the present moment as the most critical moment that has ever happened. When you do, you’re not just creating a better future—you’re living fully in the now.
“What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.” – Ralph Marston
Let’s make 2025 a year of purposeful, intentional moments that build the life you were created to live.
John 16:13, “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. For he will not speak on his own authority but will speak whatever he hears and tell you what is to come.”