Christ's Hand at Work Right Now

Thomas S. Monson’s wise words offer 

a simple yet 

profound roadmap for 

a meaningful life. 

"Learn from the past, 

prepare for the future, 

and most importantly, 

live in the present."

Spiritually, this echoes a recurring biblical theme—

God meets us in the now. 

While our past may be filled with both 

victories and regrets, 

its purpose is not to imprison us 

but to instruct us. 

The lessons we’ve gathered 

from past experiences become 

stepping stones, 

not stumbling blocks, 

when viewed through the lens of 

grace and growth.

As we look toward the future, 

faith encourages us to prepare—

not with anxiety, 

but with trust. 

Proverbs 16:9 reminds us, 

“In their hearts humans 

plan their course, 

but the Lord establishes their steps.” 

Spiritual preparation isn’t about 

knowing every detail ahead; 

it’s about aligning our hearts with God’s will, 

remaining prayerful, 

and cultivating hope in the promises yet to come. 

Our future is not a mystery to Him, 

and when we walk closely with Him, 

our preparation becomes 

an act of worship 

and trust.

And yet, 

the present moment is where 

God does His most intimate work. 

This very moment is a sacred gift—

a chance to love, 

to serve, 

to breathe, 

and to grow. 

Too often we get stuck in what was 

or paralyzed by 

what might be. 

But Jesus Himself taught us 

to focus on today: 

“Do not worry about tomorrow, 

for tomorrow will worry about itself” 

(Matthew 6:34). 

Living fully in the present 

is a spiritual discipline. 

It means being aware, 

being grateful, 

and being willing to see 

God’s hand at work right here, 

right now. 

Let us release the past, 

prepare with faith for the future, 

and embrace the beauty 

and purpose 

of the present.

From "Sunday Blessings" 

Jay Hildebrandt

Classy 97 Radio