SO MUCH TO DO, YET SO LITTLE TIME TO DO IT

Time is to be appreciated. It is not something we can get back once it is gone. You often hear people say, "If I could turn back the hands of time....." It would be nice if we could turn back the hands of time to do things over, different, or do what we should have done, but we do not have the ability to do so. For this reason, time is a precious commodity. There is so much to do with the time we have been given. We should make the most of the time we have left. We do not know the amount of time we have on this earth, but what we do know for sure is that the coming of the Lord is near.

Whatever you are going to do for the Lord, you better get in a hurry and do it. That phrase plays over and over in my mind. There is so much to do. There is so much for all of us to do, yet we have so little time to do it. It is easy to put off tasks and assignment for tomorrow. There are many reasons we give for putting off for tomorrow, but why do that when we have the time to do what needs to be done today?

Let us examine the use of our time. Do we spend our time in a productive manner or are we wasting something so precious? Are we living each day to accomplish the will of God in our lives?

Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.  James 4:14 KJV

Be blessed.

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT

Too many people are wearing false faces and trying to be like others. They want to fit in and are not being the unique individuals God has designed each one of us to be. Aren't you tired of hiding behind masks? Don't you want to be free? Don't you want to be free to be who God made you to be? You can make a choice to be who you really are, right now.

Despite what many people may think, even identical twins are unique. It's true they share genetic components and many similarities, but they also have many differences. So you see, no two people are identical. God created each one of us as unique individuals. He makes no mistakes. He knows exactly what He is doing. Trying to be someone other than who you were made to be is exhausting, I'm sure. Accept yourself for who you are and release any insecurities you may have about yourself. Dare to be different.

You are a unique individual with a unique purpose. God wants to mold us into the individuals He needs us to be. We are different. God made us different to accomplish His purposes in this earth. You can't live in fear of what others might think. Besides, fear is from Satan and not from God. "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7 KJV

Be blessed.

YOU HAVE A JOB TO DO

¹⁷ “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore hear a word from My mouth, and give them warning from Me: ¹⁸ When I say to the wicked, ‘You shall surely die,’ and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life, that same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand. Ezekiel 3:17,18 NKJV

God's watchmen warn the wicked. Every believer has the responsibility of a watchman. As watchmen, we are to warn others of the dangers of wickedness and sin. I think about those I have encountered who are lost. I think about the opportunity I had to share the gospel, but for whatever reason, chose not to do so. I now ask myself, “Where are they now.? Did someone come along and do what I should have done? Has someone told them about Jesus?" Yes, I often wonder about the impact my lack of responsibility has made in the lives of others.

We have the responsibility of sharing the gospel with those who are lost. Jesus told all believers to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15 NKJV. There you have it. We have received our instructions. So let us get busy doing what we know we ought to do. Let us go out and preach the good news.

Be blessed.

YOU SHOULD COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

How many people actually have everything they want in life? Even the wealthiest of men still desires something in his life. It is okay to have desires, but it can be a problem when you begin to focus on what you do not have and complain about it. When you choose to dwell on what is missing from your life or what you do not have, you become ungrateful for the blessings the Lord has given you.

Learn to count your blessings. Each time you find yourself complaining or worried about what missing from your life, think of a way the Lord has blessed you. Over time, you will soon realize just how bless you are without having everything you desire. Each day, make a list of 5-10 ways God has blessed you. Then look over it and thank God for what He has done for you. Before you know it, you will have a book of blessings to cherish and to remind you to always count your blessings.

Be blessed.