Quick! What is the most important, non-renewable resource we have?
It's TIME. Once gone, it can never be regained or replaced. All we can do is choose to how we will live each day, each hour, each minute in the NOW. There are no "do-overs."
Too often we look back on our past with regret and sorrow. But regardless of what your past holds, your future has yet to be lived. Do not live in the past and squander today! We have an amazing God who can take ANYTHING and use it for His glory--and that includes ALL of your life.
The past is behind, but the future is an empty page... Here are some verses to think about when planning your week.
Matthew 6:19-21 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
I found some great items that reminded me of time in different ways. Make your time count from the view of eternity.
Matthew 4:18-20 "And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And he saith unto them, 'Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.' And they straightway left their nets, and followed him."
I love these verses for the simple fact that Jesus didn't ask Peter or Andrew to become something they weren't before. He asked them to become something better.
The same determination and patience that they needed to be a fisherman will be needed as a disciple of Christ. The ability to read the tides and skies will be transferred into the ability to understand people. No longer would they cast their nets and bring death--they will now cast their nets and offer life.
I come from a fishing family and know a little about the life of a fisherman. I can remember my dad getting up many days before dawn to head down to his boat. I remember my Poppop spending many hours mending his many nets. The qualities they had that made them good at fishing also made them great at fishing for men. God still calls simple folks like you and I. Will you follow Him?
Here are some really cool fish-y handmade items!
1Chronicles 16:29 "Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness."
In a garden full of beautiful and colorful flowers, you can't ignore the sunflower. As Christians, we can learn a lot from this simple flower.
- The sunflower does not blend in...it stands out.
- Its face constantly follows the sun and does not look away.
- It offers shelter and food to others.
Our strength is not in ourselves or our abilities...it is found in our faith in Christ. This week I found some amazing sunflower items that will grace your home with their beauty and remind you that living the Christian life is beautiful!
