It's like a man who takes a trip, leaving home and putting his servants in charge, each assigned a task... So, stay at your post, watching. You have no idea when the homeowner is returning...You don't want him showing up unannounced, with you asleep...Mark 13:34-36 (MSG)
Good Morning,
Speaking to someone who understands assigned task, to know mine gives me great joy. I often reflect on what's required of me. Each day, making a list of some kind. To be found doing what I should be doing. I have experienced my employer walking in on me, thankful to be found doing exactly what I should be doing. The greater joy is doing what's required when no one is looking, no one to be accountable too, simply committed to internal integrity. After all; someone is looking, nothing escapes the omnipresent, omniscience God. For an audience of ONE we live. He is the one we will answer too.
As I reflect on this truth, I know the verse is speaking of when Christ returns. But there is truth in the parable itself. Its not just about being found doing a task, its about being found living. Really living, living for his glory, doing all we were created to do, fulfilling our purpose, finding joy in all that he created for our good, finding contentment in our work, in our relationships, finding fulfillment in being a son and daughter of the most loving God that created everything for our enjoyment. The earth is rich and there is richness therein for our pleasure. Yet, many are living lonely, empty lives. There should be no void in a child of God. So, whatever that lie is, it must be aborted quickly.
Whatever; we are in need of, its time to pursue it. That pursuit of happiness that belongs to us! We don't want our Christ showing up unannounced, with us asleep on our life. Personally, I'm still mad about the empty life I was living apart from Christ. I don't want to waste the remaining days of my life. Yes, I said DAYS!. David wrote, teach us to number our days that we may grow a heart of wisdom. There is a sense of urgency when we see our lives in days.
So whatever you are doing this day. Do it with all your heart, soul and mind. Choose to ENJOY YOUR LIFE, WHATEVER SEASON YOU ARE IN...
- It married, enjoy it! Don't waste days being mad and disappoint about this and that...
- If single, Don't put off your life for what's next... enjoy today...
- If parenting, enjoy each season of your child's life, for each season will pass faster than you know...
- If Bored, check your weekend listing and call a friend, get out of the house enjoy the day for what it brings...
- If you have a good job and are making good money, you are suppose to be enjoying the fruit of your labor...
- If perceived as young and inexperienced, don't let anyone define/look down on you because you are young...You are a "world changer" "never forget you were created for good things"
Whatever you are pouting about, angry about, feeling sorry for yourself about...STOP! BE ABOUT LIVING TODAY!
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