Civilization is based on principles which imply that the passing moment is permanent. The only permanent thing is God, and if I put anything else as permanent, I become aetheistic. I must build only on God (John 14:6) The Highest Good – Thy Great Redemption, 5651
We do have this point in time. None of us is promised tomorrow, but you know this moment is yours. And the power of your choices can redeem all your moments. You have been seeded and heeled with a stunning story of promise. The book of your life can remain closed, or you can continue to turn the pages. Listen to Paul’s message to the Galatians:
Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you’ve been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life. (Gal. 6:4-5 Message)
It’s so hard to know who you are if you are too busy looking at who you are not, or at who everyone else is. Therein lies the roots of hypocrisy. You must know who you are in this journey called life if you are to walk and not faint.
If you are not decisively intentional with your time, your days will float away from you as you are pushed and pulled by demands and distractions. When you lay aside this book, pick up pen and paper. Sort through what are wise and unwise uses of your time. You need to open up your days so you can dream again.
Carefully tie your goals to your dreams. So daughter (or son) without rival, what do you dream? You may counter your life is boring or mundane. I didn’t ask you for a status report. What is your passion? If you have lost it, get back into the presence of God until you find it again. Clear your head and your heart. Go for a walk, listen to worship music, and reconnect with the well of your soul.
You are never too old, never too poor, never too rich, never too educated, and never, never too uneducated to set goals or dream dreams. And for sure, you are never too young!
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