We often think of tomorrow as something we’re waiting for—a solution, a dream fulfilled, or a better version of ourselves. But in truth, tomorrow is shaped by what we do today. Today is not just a stepping stone—it is the promise of what tomorrow can become.
The Apostle Paul wrote:
“Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”
(2 Corinthians 6:2)
In other words, the eternal work of God in us does not wait. It begins now.
Each day we live—especially in recovery and discipleship—offers us choices. Each moment of honesty, humility, prayer, or service plants seeds. And the fruit of those seeds may not bloom until later—but bloom they will, if we are faithful today.
A Lesson from Recovery
I remember an experience early in my recovery: going with my sponsor and others to a dark motel room to meet a man who was fully intoxicated. We were there to help him find hope. That single moment changed how I viewed my past and awakened me to the destructive path I had been walking just days before. It was a lesson I will never forget.
As Bill W. wrote:
“We are not cured of alcoholism. What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition.”
(Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 85)
That day—and the man we tried to help—taught me the value of being spiritually fit. It started with one choice made on one day.
One Decision That Changed a Lifetime
Another lesson came through a very different kind of choice: accepting a position with my company in Northern California. It seemed like just a career move, but that decision led me to meet someone who would become my life partner. That one decision opened the door to 33 years of friendship and love—something I would have missed if I had chosen differently that day.
Small Moments Matter Too
Not all life-changing moments feel profound at the time. Just this week, I was assigned to do lock-up duty at my local church. I didn’t expect anything out of the ordinary. But as I arrived earlier than usual, I noticed a car in the parking lot. I approached and asked if I could help. The people inside were looking for a “Why I Believe” meeting but were at the wrong church. I happened to remember—because I had listened in church earlier—where the correct location was and was able to help them.
I hadn’t planned to be there that early. But I was. And they needed help. A small moment—but meaningful.
Wisdom Through the Ages
We often hear about Robert Frost’s “road less traveled.” But the deeper truth is this: every day offers us choices, and those choices direct our future. As the Book of Mormon teaches:
“This life is the time for men to prepare to meet God.”
(Alma 34:32)
And the Lord reminds us in modern revelation:
“...Out of small things proceedeth that which is great.”
(Doctrine and Covenants 64:33)
Wise thinkers throughout history echo this same truth:
“Nothing is worth more than this day.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life.” — Seneca
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” — William James
“You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do.” — Carl Jung
These are not just poetic sentiments—they are reminders of the power we hold in the present moment.
A Testimony of Now
I testify that God is a God of now. He meets us in this moment. When we offer our hearts to Him today, He transforms them into something eternal.
So today—choose light. Choose prayer. Choose service. Choose truth. These are not just acts of obedience. They are promises. And they will echo into your tomorrows in ways you cannot yet see.
In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
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