I just celebrated
another birthday! I let go of my “work, work, work” mentality. I kicked back
and watched, with my husband, the heartwarming movie, “The Music Never
Stopped.” I even ignored my healthy diet
and indulged in a large slice of rich, moist chocolate cake drizzled with
chocolate fudge! I amused myself, admiring the deep purple larkspur and pale yellow
roses arraying my floral bouquet. I engaged in unrushed conversation when friends
stopped by with unexpected birthday blessings. The day passed too quickly!
Just like life, I thought. It fades away swiftly. James
reminds us, “What is your life? You are a mist that
appears for a little while and then vanishes.”(Verse 4:14) So I began to reflect on my use of time. How will my choices make a difference in the long run? What are their future
implications? Will they give glory to God?
Since life runs
short for me and for you, let’s be thoughtful and intentional about the time
God allows us.
