How do we live in the present as a follower of Jesus?
What we do now is based on what we know God has done in the past and what he will do in the future (4:13-15)
Our present troubles are put into perspective when we live for not what we see now, but what we will see in the future (4:16-18)
Our life now is not based on a fear of death, but on a groaning for our eternal home (5:1-5)
We treat our time now as accountable to Jesus (5:6-10)Implications (re-writing the recommendations from the Psychology Today article on Living in the Moment):
To improve your performance think about what God has done already
To avoid worrying about the present troubles focus on the future glory
Learn to groan for your heavenly home not your earthly tent
To make the most of time be accountable to the one who made it