As we enjoyed a serving of dumplings at our favorite Chinese restaurant we had no idea that an hour later I would be on my way to New York Presbyterian hospital after a fall for an emergency surgery on my hip!

Surely we need to be in the moment and enjoy the present as truly a gift from the Lord. Now I am not saying that The Lord is not with us in the valleys as well as the mountain tops. As I look back on the past five weeks I see evidence of His presence and care in many ways as I begin to recover and learn to walk again. But it is the level of our appreciation during those happy moments that give us the unwavering faith to walk with Him through the valleys He allows in our lives.

Proverbs 27:1 Boast not thyself of tomorrow; For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

CHALLENGE: Enjoy the gift of every moment today. Walk with the King and be a blessing!