Biblical Lesson: Living in the Grace of the Present Moment

In the Rethinking God with Tacos podcast, Jared Scholz reflects on the idea that every day is a new beginning, not as a motivational cliché, but as a deeply theological truth. This perspective invites us to live in the present love reality of God, where grace is not just a past event or future hope, but a daily renewal.

Key Scripture Passages

• Lamentations 3:22–23“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”
• 2 Corinthians 5:17“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
• Isaiah 43:18–19“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!”

Reflection

Jared’s insight reframes our understanding of time and transformation. In Christ, we are not bound by yesterday’s failures or tomorrow’s anxieties. Each day is a fresh canvas, not because we start over by our own strength, but because God’s mercies are renewed.

This echoes Paul’s declaration in 2 Corinthians: we are new creations—not someday, but now. The Spirit doesn’t wait for us to be perfect; He meets us in the moment, offering grace that transforms.

Isaiah’s call to “forget the former things” is not denial—it’s divine permission to release what no longer serves us and embrace what God is doing today. And Lamentations reminds us that this renewal is not occasional—it’s daily, dependable, and rooted in God’s faithful love.

Application

• 🌅 Begin Each Day with Grace: Let go of yesterday’s weight. Receive today as a gift, not a test.
• 🔄 Practice Present-Moment Awareness: God is not just in your past or future—He is in your now.
• 🧘 Release Regret and Fear: You are not defined by what was or what might be. You are held in what is.
• 🕊️ Live from Union, Not Separation: You don’t need to chase God—He’s already with you, renewing you daily.

Prayer

Dear God of New Beginnings, Thank You for meeting me in this moment, for renewing Your mercy with the sunrise, and for calling me into the freedom of now. Help me to live from grace, to release what’s behind, and to trust what You are doing today. Let each breath be a beginning, each step a response to Your love. In Jesus’ name, Amen 💕✌️🙏

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