Prepare for Tomorrow by Working Today

This has been a challenge for me, but I’m trying to train myself to think differently …
not, “What do I feel like doing right now?”
but
“What can I do to prepare now in order to make later go more smoothly.”

Jimmy is probably laughing, wondering if I’m really capable of this.
But oh, I’m trying.

In fact, I liked reading the text of hymn 229 so much, I want to share it here.

Today, While the Sun Shines

Vigorously (i love knowing how we should sing the hymn. it makes me smile)

1. Today, while the sun shines, work with a will;
Today all your duties with patience fulfill.
Today, while the birds sing, harbor no care;
Call life a good gift; call the world fair.

[Chorus]
Today, today, work with a will;
Today, today, your duties fulfill.
Today, today, work while you may;
Prepare for tomorrow by working today.

2. Today seek the treasure better than gold,
The peace and the joy that are found in the fold.
Today seek the gems that shine in the heart;
While here we labor, choose the better part.

3. Today seek for goodness, virtue, and truth,
As crown of your life and the grace of your youth.
Today, while the heart beats, live to be true,
Constant and faithful all the way through.

Yesterday I went through our food storage closet trying to organize that tiny space. It’s much improved. I love knowing we have prepared some food for ‘later’. I think every area of my life I ‘prepare’ will benefit us all in the long run.

I better try to practice my goal to prepare for when the kids get home by getting some work done NOW.