“You would be surprised if you knew how soon one begins to feel the shortness of the tether, of how many things, even in middle life, we have to say ‘No time for that,’ ‘Too late now,’ and ‘Not for me.’”

…”A more Christian attitude, which can be attained at any age, is that of leaving futurity in God’s hands. We may as well, for God will certainly retain it whether we leave it to Him or not. Never, in peace or war, commit your virtue or your happiness to the future. Happy work is done by the man who takes his long-term plans somewhat lightly and works from moment to moment ‘as to the Lord.’

It is only our daily bread that we are encouraged to ask for. The present is the only time in which any duty can be done or any grace received.”

C.S. Lewis, “Learning in War-Time.” The Weight of Glory, p. 61.

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