The Routines & Habits of Jesus

“It is the activities we do daily that determine our lives.” Charles Duhigg

“All our life, so far as it has definite form, is but a mass of habits.” William James

“Dailiness, routine, sameness frees the heart to traffic in more important matters.” Joan Chittister

“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” Annie Dillard

Holy In the Ordinary

“Manna” every day (Ex. 16:4). “Give us this day our daily bread.” (Luke 11:3)

In our everyday lives, the holy and the ordinary must meet. Glory and destruction intersect. The saint meets the routine. The lifelong journey to heaven is often marked by ordinary days where we simply do our work and serve God as best we can.

A 2006 study by a Duke University researcher found that more than 40% of daily actions people take are habitual rather than decisions made at the moment. This suggests that many of our daily activities are automatic, which emphasizes the strong influence of habits in our lives. However, the study also indicates that understanding the mechanics of habits can make them easier to manage and change​ (Daniel Pink Official). This research has significant implications, suggesting that while a substantial portion of our behavior is automatic, there’s potential for altering those habits with the right strategies and insights​ (The Way Factory).

Modern society’s expectations for quick results in weight loss, fitness, wealth, and fame are unrealistic. Unlike the instant gratification seen in YouTube videos or Instagram Reels, achieving lasting success in these domains typically requires persistent daily effort and a long-term commitment. Life’s real achievements are built on the foundation of consistent and sustained actions, not quick fixes.

In the information age, we often believe that truth alone leads to a meaningful life, which can lead us to prioritize doctrines, facts, and information over genuine experience and transformation. We sometimes get it all wrong in our zeal to do everything right. True change is an experience that alters a person’s life direction and quality from a specific moment. Unfortunately, an overemphasis on thinking and analysis can lead to procrastination and inaction, as more people find themselves stuck in cycles of overthinking rather than engaging in meaningful activities. This is why the Judeo-Christian worldview of truth uniquely differs from all the other philosophies of a good life. We believe in a person, Jesus Christ, who embodied and showcased all He taught and proclaimed by example. The truth He embodied begins with a call to simple obedience: Love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and your neighbour as yourself; go and make disciples of all nations; forgive each other, serve and care for others especially the least, the lost, and the last; pray continually, take up your cross and follow Him continually denying yourself. The blessing of the Christ-Life is released through obedience to these commands.

Like the movies we watch, we assume that we can “fast-forward” or “delete” parts of our lives or, like video games, start over without adjusting or changing anything daily. In video games, “three lives” are granted, but you only get one in reality! You cannot cut out or omit parts. Every decision, every activity, has a consequence.

One of the most profound behavioural transformations recorded in history is the development of the Israelites from a collection of enslaved people into a unified nation during their 40-year journey in the desert, as detailed in Exodus 16:4. Each day, they collected manna provided by God. This act was not merely about survival but a divine lesson in reliance and obedience. This daily gathering of manna under harsh conditions served as a spiritual discipline, instilling values such as trust, patience, and community solidarity. It underscored the importance of daily sustenance from God and the concept of enough for the day, which taught them to live in a state of dependency on divine providence rather than in the accumulation of resources. Over time, this routine didn’t just sustain them physically. Still, it moulded a collective identity fortified by faith and shared experiences, transforming a disparate group into a coherent community with a strong spiritual foundation. This period was crucial for their physical survival and for establishing a set of spiritual and moral values that would define them as a people.

“Give us this day our daily bread.” (Matt. 6:11)

We take up our cross daily (Luke 9:23).

The Lord’s mercy is new every morning (Lam. 3:23).

Transform your life by changing your daily actions!

The Incarnation in Perspective

The incarnation of Jesus anchors our lives in the knowledge that His 30 years of ordinary, vocational, out-of-the-spotlight life is not less important. This education and learning process shaped His public life and words. The Son of God had spent nearly 30 years doing the daily work of the common man. Thus, daily work is no less important than temple service and preaching. Everyone has their place. Jesus performed many miracles, but there were no extraordinary miracles every day and no resurrection of the dead every day. Miracles and signs are important, but what is essential is the daily routine life that paved the way for these miracles!

Jesus’ incarnation redefines the idea that we need more to find meaning. By choosing to live as a humble carpenter in Nazareth, God affirmed the sanctity and significance of every human life, emphasizing that the ordinary is extraordinary. This act shows us that worth and purpose are found not in grandeur but in the simplicity and obscurity of daily life. Through the incarnation, we learn that every life has intrinsic value, suggesting that God would have chosen a different path if the mundane were not of utmost importance. This profound truth teaches us that every moment of our ordinary lives has divine significance.

Our daily existence has meaning and value. Nothing is considered wasteful or trivial. “Do not despise the day of small beginnings.” (Zech. 4:10)

This is also why the Christian Life is equalled an adventurous pilgrimage. It is the daily path that determines the destination. The sum total of what you do daily creates a legacy, a history, a HIS-Story!

Jesus’ Daily Routines

“So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read.” (Luke 4:16) So Jesus attended the weekly meetings. “…as His custom was”: one does not ask oneself daily whether you should go to work and whether you should brush your teeth. These are just good habits. If we do not teach our children that church attendance is a healthy, good habit, they will learn a different habit.

Regular church attendance offers a range of benefits that individual spirituality alone may not provide, touching on psychological, social, neurological, and spiritual dimensions. Here’s how:

1. Psychological Benefits: Studies have shown that regular participation in church services is associated with a lower risk of depression and greater life satisfaction. This is often attributed to the structured support system that church communities provide, offering a sense of belonging and an established network for emotional support during tough times.
2. Social Benefits: Church attendance fosters a sense of community and belonging, which is crucial for mental health. Social connections established in church settings can lead to lifelong friendships and support networks that stand the test of time. These social ties provide practical support, reduce feelings of loneliness, and increase the sense of social responsibility among members.
3. Neuro-Linguistic Benefits: Engaging in church activities, including singing, praying, and communal responses, can enhance cognitive function through neuroplasticity. The repetitive nature of prayers and worship songs can help in memory retention and verbal expression.
4. Spiritual Benefits: Regular church attendance helps foster structured spiritual growth, accountability, and guidance from seasoned leaders and peers. This regular interaction with scripture explained and modelled deepens one’s faith and understanding, providing a more comprehensive approach to personal spirituality.
5. Positive Group Behavior: Research indicates that being part of a church community can lead to better coping strategies during crises and higher levels of resilience. This communal aspect can encourage moral development and altruistic behaviour, supported by shared values and collective wisdom.

Regular Church attendance complements and enhances personal spiritual practices, offering multi-dimensional benefits that go beyond individual spirituality.

“In that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, “Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs to take Me? I sat daily with you, teaching in the temple, and you did not seize Me.” (Matt. 26:55; Luke 19:47) Worship Services on a Sunday (the first day of the week) became more popular due to people’s hunger and daily need and desire to come together rather than just observe the Jewish Sabbath. The Sabbath was a historically structured event determined by the law.

The early believers longed for more, so they started meeting daily from house to house. “They continued steadfastly in fellowship, meeting in the temple and breaking bread from house to house, sharing their meals with joy and simplicity of heart.” (Acts 2:46) This scripture highlights the integral role of community and shared life in the early Christian experience.

In the lives of children today, sports, TV and recreation are given higher priority than spiritual meetings. We are told you are the church, not the building or gathering. Those who no longer attend church also no longer win souls, do not pray for the sick and do not counsel and minister to others in need. Interestingly, the richer people become, the need to gather with believers is diminished. Any diet and exercise program involves a daily routine. A new routine breaks the old, unhealthy lifestyle habits.

“Church has become more like going to the movies when it’s supposed to be more like going to the gym.” -Francis Chan

Working With God, Not He With Us

“Now He arose from the synagogue and entered Simon’s house. But Simon’s wife’s mother was sick with a high fever, and they made request of Him concerning her. So He stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. And immediately she arose and served them. When the sun was setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases brought them to Him; and He laid His hands on every one of them and healed them. And demons also came out of many, crying out and saying, “You are the Christ, the Son of God!” And He, rebuking them, did not allow them to speak, for they knew that He was the Christ. Now when it was day, He departed and went into a deserted place. And the crowd sought Him and came to Him, and tried to keep Him from leaving them; but He said to them, “I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, because for this purpose I have been sent.” And He was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.” (Luke 4:38-44)

This passage is a good example of how Jesus balanced purposed busyness with time for withdrawal. The pressing need to pray for those sick while there was an anointing and grace made Him work through the night! Thereafter, He broke the busyness by taking time to be alone in solitude. Maintaining this balance is vital for spiritual-soul-body health and well-being! We often get stuck in the busyness and eventually burnout because we have not nourished the soul or cared for our physical well-being and fitness.

Jesus’ Prayer Routine

“…He went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him. When He came to the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” (Luke 22:39-40)

“Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.” (Mark 1:35)

“So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.” (Luke 5:16)

“Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. And when it was day, He called His disciples to Himself; and from them He chose twelve whom He also named apostles: ….And He came down with them and stood on a level place with a crowd of His disciples and a great multitude of people … and be healed of their diseases, as well as those who were tormented with unclean spirits. And they were healed. And the whole multitude sought to touch Him, for power went out from Him and healed them all.” (Luke 6:12-19)

“Now it came to pass, …that He took Peter, John, and James and went up on the mountain to pray. As He prayed, the appearance of His face was altered, and His robe became white and glistening. …And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son. Hear Him!….” (Luke 9:28-36)

If Jesus, the Son of God, who is God and is one with the Father, prioritized daily prayer with the Father, it underscores how much more we should recognize and affirm our dependence on His presence in our lives.

The Early Church Followed Jesus’ Habits

“As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away.” (Acts 13:2-3)

The apostles devoted themselves to “prayer and the ministry of the word” (Acts 6:4).

Apostle Paul often would share how he has been praying for the Church (Rom. 1:9-10, Phil. 1:4, Col. 1:9).

“For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.” (Eph. 1:15-16)

 “Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thess. 5:17) 

4 Most Vital Good Habits (Acts 2:42):

“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” (Acts 2:42)

• Bible School

• Sharing in everything

• House Church fellowship

• Prayer

“Modern church is visitor-centric, the biblical church is committed-centric.” -Dale Partridge

Forsaking “Self” Daily

Our spiritual existence does not depend on the great things we accomplish. Spiritual heroic deeds are gifts from God’s hand, and man cannot manipulate them. Resurrection is a divine work. We cannot raise ourselves from the dead. We can, however, daily crucify and deny ourselves in obedience to what the Lord asks of us. “Self” is our greatest enemy! That is why we choose as our reasonable religion to deny and disregard the fleshly desires of self (Rom. 6:11; Rom. 12:1). We deny and declare that we do not know “ourselves”, just as Peter denied Jesus when he maintained that he did not know Him (Luke 22:61). So we forget about ourselves. Selflessness is not paying attention to “self” (Matt. 16:24). This selfless existence becomes our life. That’s how we choose to respond to negativity or hostility. We are no longer alive (Gal. 2:20).

Daily Focus On Jesus

This selfless love is only possible and can only be found in the continual revelation of God’s love. “…may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” (Eph. 3:17-19)

“Self” therefore becomes less and less in the face of His love. This implies that we focus daily on His righteousness (Matt. 6:33). As we admire Him, and He becomes more in our focus and consciousness, we forget about ourselves (John 3:30). Paul prays for the church: “that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him” (Eph. 1:17). Getting to know Christ truly brings about selflessness.

When one spends more and more time with someone you like very much, that person rubs off on you. In the same way, we focus our attention on Christ, His life, style, values, manner, attitude, thinking, habits, and character, and so we are filled with the knowledge (experiential knowledge) of who He is. It is this focus and closeness to Christ that transforms our lives. John explains that we are grafted into Christ just as a tree is grafted onto another core/root/trunk (John 15).

By using Communion regularly, this Jesus focus is strengthened. “Do this in remembrance of Me.” (1 Cor. 11:5). “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,” (Heb. 12:1). Through the contemplation of Jesus’ death on the cross and the sacrificial work that He completely performed for us, we focus correctly (1 Cor. 2:2). As the people looked at the serpent and received healing, we look at Jesus (John 3:14).

By spending time in the Word every day, by waiting on the Lord in silent listening meditation, and by focusing on mindfulness, we direct our heart and soul to Him.

Daily Gathering of Believers

“And He was teaching daily in the temple. But the chief priests, the scribes, and the leaders of the people sought to destroy Him.” (Luke 19:47)

“So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.”  (Acts 2:46–47)

“But when some were hardened and did not believe, but spoke evil of the Way before the multitude, he departed from them and withdrew the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of Tyrannus.” (Acts 19:9)

“…not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.”  (Heb. 10:25)

“For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” (Matt. 18:20)

Like the tides of the sea, there is a healthy balance between inward individual intimacy with the Lord, and fellowship with believers. The two movements, service to God and service to each other are what the word “temple” (Naos) means. We see God’s face and feel His touch in each other. We are like herd animals – we cannot function without each other. On the contrary, like the parts of the body, we exist for the sake of the body (Rom. 12). These two movements are like breathing, inward and outward. When we abandon any one of these two movements, spiritual life seizes.

In the human body, healthy cells function through well-coordinated communication and cooperation. Here’s how they interact versus what happens when infection, parasites, or cancer cells disrupt this harmony

Healthy Cell Interaction:

• Communication: Cells communicate through chemical signals like hormones and neurotransmitters. This communication is crucial for regulating processes such as growth, immune response, and tissue repair.
• Adhesion: Cells adhere to each other using specific molecules like cadherins and integrins, which help maintain the structure of tissues and enable them to function as a unit.
• Cooperation: Cells work together to perform complex functions. For example, heart muscle cells synchronize their contractions to pump blood efficiently, while immune cells coordinate to fight off infections.

Disruption by Infections, Parasites, and Cancer:

• Infection: Pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses can hijack cellular machinery, disrupting normal cellular function. Viruses, for instance, enter cells and use their resources to replicate, often killing the cell in the process.
• Parasites: Parasitic cells like Plasmodium (which causes malaria) invade healthy cells and consume their nutrients and energy, impairing the cells’ abilities to function and leading to disease.
• Cancer: Cancer cells are essentially cells that have lost the ability to communicate and cooperate correctly. They grow uncontrollably and can invade other parts of the body. They disrupt normal cell communication pathways, leading to the growth of tumours and impairment of the normal function of tissues. Cancer cells also evade the immune system, allowing them to spread without being destroyed.

This analogy illustrates the importance of proper interaction and unity among cells for maintaining health, like the cooperation needed in communities and the Church to function harmoniously. Disruptions like infection or cancer can lead to a breakdown in the system’s overall health, demonstrating the detrimental effects of division and social dysfunction.

Daily Praise & Thanks

“Seven times a day I praise You, because of Your righteous judgments.” (Ps. 119:164)
Another translation says: “I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just.” One of my friends begins each day with Bible study, praise, and thanksgiving. It’s a beautiful habit to start our mindset for the day right. We focus right because we focus on the eternal!

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thess. 5:16-18)

Daily Miracles

“And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs.” (Mark 16:20)

“Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.” (Acts 4:29-30)

“God also bearing witness both with signs and wonders, with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will?” (Heb. 2:4)

“For the kingdom of God is not in word but in power.” (1 Cor. 4:20)

Dr. Brian Adams believes in “expecting daily miracles”. We should have a daily expectation that God will supernaturally work through us! This expectation is like a cornerstone habit. It directs us and keeps us intentional and sensitive to the Holy Spirit. We cannot make or create miracles by human effort; we are simply set on doing things in faith as the Holy Spirit leads. God’s kingdom is spiritual. Through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, God has now come to dwell in us to demonstrate His Kingdom to the World.

Daily Work

Jesus came to show us that daily work can also be holy. He was fully human, and yet He did not sin. We also glorify the Lord by providing quality work.“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matt. 5:16). “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Cor. 10:31). “Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men.” (Prov. 22:29)

We have to work to be able to give. “Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need.” (Eph. 4:28)

We must work differently than the world. Our handiwork and work with people must speak of God’s Father-Heart and His values. When the queen of Sheba saw the dishes on the table – what was different? The way it is presented? Furthermore, she was impressed with how Solomon’s servants sat, how they maintained themselves, and their clothes. “the food on his table, the seating of his servants, the service of his waiters and their apparel, his cupbearers, and his entryway by which he went up to the house of the Lord, there was no more spirit in her.” (1 Kings 10:5). I believe Solomon did not treat his servants like slaves but with dignity, making them proud to serve. In this way, our farms, warehouses and factories should also make the government gasp for breath at how we empower people and develop human dignity.

Daily Service

God is not just a Giver at times. If we look at creation, God is still giving and in excess! Giving becomes a way of life when we understand that giving is better than receiving. The ability to serve well is not slavery; it is a lifestyle of giving. Love, kindness, goodness, peace, and helpfulness are to GIVE! Thus, we find early in the testimony of the actions of the apostles and early believers that they were giving daily (Acts 6:1). Volunteers and deacons are also appointed to help and serve practically. Jesus came to serve the world by distributing healing, salvation, and deliverance (Phil. 2:1-5). Jesus was willing to wash His disciples’ feet (John 13:5).

Farmers serve the world by providing enough tasty and nutritious food. Businesses serve humanity by packaging, processing and making food accessible to everyone. The jurists and law enforcers serve mankind by enforcing law and order, thus ensuring our safety. Doctors keep us healthy. The government ensures that appropriate infrastructure and resources are made available so that we can thrive in our creative purpose.

Daily Rest

Yes, we remember God rested on the seventh day. Hence the Sabbath. But Jesus shows us that with Him, there was a healthy rhythm between rest and work. He is the permanent Sabbath rest (Matt. 12:1-8). Christ is the rest that every human being seeks. This rest happens when we make peace with God (Rom. 5:1). To live in faith is to live in God’s rest. The rest of complete faith trust (Heb. 11:1; 6). We walk by faith, not by what we see (2 Cor. 5:7). Walking implies daily life. We, therefore, learn to live from rest and to rest. Our safe place is God’s rest. We only move when we are led and nudged by the Holy Spirit (Rom. 8:14). We, therefore, move from rest to obedience, to which He raises us to a new life in Christ. Jesus sleeps amid a storm (Mark 4:38). In the same way, amid crises and calamity, we can rest in the Word. He will lead us differently in every situation.

There is a lot of confusion and various extremes today about the 7th day of rest, the Sabbath. Some Christians observe the Jewish Sabbath, thereby seeking a deeper spirituality. Christ alone is our rest, and we must first find our rest in Him at all times (Matt. 6:33). But there is great value in putting away appliances, cell phones, and computers from sunset on a Friday to sunset on a Saturday, especially in today’s hectic life. To keep you from all work that has to do with income. Sleep, read, meditate, go for walks, play games with your children and pets, paint, compose, and be creative. REST! Our righteousness in Christ makes this rest time more beautiful because we do not keep the Sabbath to get better in God’s favour. In Christ, we are 100% right before God. Enjoy the rest. Thrive and use the rest to celebrate! Eat well together, the food already made earlier in the day so that the women can rest as well.

Recently, during my first Sabbath with a Jewish family, the Dad explained why the meal begins with fresh bread, salt, and honey. According to him, even the poorest had to save and prepare all week to celebrate Friday night and eat well! Have you ever enjoyed delicious fresh bread with honey and salt? You feel as rich as a king! It is the heart of the Father that His children will enjoy themselves wholeheartedly!

Investigate Scripture Daily

“These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.” (Acts 17:11). Jesus already knew the Scriptures as a young boy, so at the age of twelve He was able to reason with the Pharisees and scribes (Luke 2:41-52). This implies that He read, memorized and understood the OT writings hundreds of times. At twelve! Today, we value secular schooling more than knowledge of God’s Word. “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Tim. 2:15)

The Time Is Now

“But when the multitudes knew it, they followed Him; and He received them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of healing.” (Luke 9:11). By focusing on today, we unlock the NOW grace of God. God is an eternal Presence. His grace is for the now. We just have to determine what God wants to do now.

“For He says: “In an acceptable time I have heard you, and in the day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” (2 Cor. 6:2) Indeed – now is the right time; it is now the day of redemption. The secret of someone who makes the best of every day is to unlock and utilize God’s plan for every day. We hear and do! Therefore, Jesus waited for the moment from “this is not my time” (John 2:4) to “Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.” (Matt. 4:1). An important reason why we search the Scriptures is to obtain God’s timing. Something that the Pharisees completely missed (Matt. 16:3).

Carpe diem is a Latin aphorism commonly translated as “seize the day”. It comes from Book 1 of the work of the Roman poet Horace, Odes (23 BC). In Horace’s work it is part of a longer expression, “Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero”, which can be translated as “Seize the day, but do not rely too much on tomorrow (the future).” According to the ode, the future is unknown and one should not count on future events, but rather do everything in your power today to improve your future. The expression is usually understood against Horace’s Epicurean background. The meaning of carpe diem, as Horace used it, does not mean we should ignore the future. Rather, it means that we must accept that everything will work out and act today to make the future better.

The Indian philosopher, cultural reformer and spiritual leader Gandhi was right when he said: “There is more to life than increasing its speed.”

“Remember that you are mortal, so seize the day.”

“Enjoy the moment.” (enjoy, seize, use, make use of) Hebrew: The phrase ?ואם לא עכשיו, אימתי

“And if not now, then when?” (Pirkei Avoth 1:14)

In the 1989 movie, Dead Poets Society, the English teacher John Keating, played by Robin Williams, said the following: “Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.” This sentence was later named the 95th Best Movie Quote by the American Film Institute. The television series, Community, later satirically dealt with the movie by the character of Professor Whitman, a comic and eccentric version of Williams’ character who used “Carpe diem” as a philosophy of life.

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” (Matt. 6:34)

“So don’t be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too. Live one day at a time.” (Matt. 6:34, The Living Bible)

“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.” (Lamentations 3:22-23; NIV)