From My Heart To Yours

MIRACLE OF THE MOMENT

By Steven Curtis Chapman

 

It’s time for letting go…All of our “if only’s”,

’Cause we don’t have a time machine.

And even if we did…Would we really want to use it?

Would we really want to go change everything?

‘Cause we are who and where and what we are for now.

And this is the only moment we can do anything about…

 

So, breathe it in and breathe it out…And listen to your heartbeat.

There’s a wonder in the here and now…It’s right there in front of you,

And I don’t want you to miss the miracle of the moment.

 

There’s only One who knows…What’s really out there waiting,

And all the moments yet to be.

And all we need to know…Is He’s out there waiting,

To Him the future’s history.

And He has given us a treasure called “Right Now”,

And this is the only moment we can do anything about…

 

So, breathe it in and breathe it out…And listen to your heartbeat.

There’s a wonder in the here and now…It’s right there in front of you,

And I don’t want you to miss the miracle of the moment.

 

And if it brings you tears…Then taste them as they fall.

Let them soften your heart.

And if it brings you laughter…Then throw your head back,

And let it go…Let it go, yeah…You gotta let it go…

And listen to your heartbeat…

 

And breathe it in and breathe it out…And listen to your heartbeat.

There’s a wonder in the here and now…It’s right there in front of you,

And I don’t want you to miss the miracle of the moment.

 

Wow!  That song has become a powerful mantra for me for the last couple of years!  My sister-in-law and I were conversing about some of the times that we went through as young parents and how hard we thought those times were.  We look back and wonder how we could have ever thought those times were hard.  Those were the best of times!…but we were so caught up in the little challenges and responsibilities that consumed us that we sometimes missed just how sweet they were.  So…I am trying to notice the moments that are miracles in my everyday life.  Trying to notice the simple, sweet things that I have right now…trying to be truly thankful for the good things that come my way…trying to remember that life really only exists in the right now.  We aren’t promised tomorrow and there really is nothing that can be done to change yesterday.  So…I hope that you will join me and fully “live” today!…and “anticipate” tomorrow!  I’m on a mission!

Below is a picture of a random “moment” that brought me great delight…what fun!