Capture Every Moment, You’ll Thank Yourself Later

Just recently, someone dropped a video in our old campus fellowship group. Nothing dramatic, just a clip of one of those playful times we used to have after the fellowship meeting. But the moment I saw it, something shifted in me.

Memories I didn’t even know I missed came flooding back. The sound of voices in worship, the tight hugs after service, the laughter, the shared food, the matching polos we wore for conferences, even the stress of planning events with limited funds but unlimited joy.

Looking back now, I realized that back then, we truly had so little, but somehow, we had everything. We were rich, not in material things, but in community, laughter, gratitude, and simplicity. We found joy in things we now scroll past too quickly. We clapped like it was the Grammys when one person got a job interview; we prayed like the world depended on it, because for us, it did.

What made that time so special wasn’t money or luxury; it was the people, the shared burdens, the little wins we celebrated like miracles, the unspoken understanding that this is family.

And now, from the lens of today, I see just how much those days shaped me. The growth, the stretching, the laughter, the tears, all of it contributed to who I am. I’m grateful for every meeting we had, every late-night walk back to the hostel, every spontaneous praise session, every uncomfortable plastic chair we sat on for hours.

As much as a part of me aches to go back to when life felt simpler and purer, I’m also thankful for where I am now. Because when I look back from here, I don’t just see memories; I see foundation.

So please, capture every moment. Take the pictures, write down the stories, sit with your people and soak in the laughter. Don’t get too busy chasing what’s next that you forget to live what’s now.

Because one day, you’ll stumble upon a random video like I did, and you’ll thank yourself, not just because you remember, but because you were present.

And believe me, that kind of gratitude runs deep.