Morning guys.
It has been a while. Thought I would try something new this morning. For you guys who are not married, be creative on this one. This was taken from www.crosswalk.com at this url http://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/momentstogether/
God Bless,
cas
Do Something of Value Tonight (Part One)
References: -->Ephesians 5:15,16 Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, making the most of your time.
Driving home one night after work, I switched on the radio to catch the news. In a moment of uncharacteristic sincerity, the announcer made a statement that sliced through my fog of fatigue: "I hope you did something of value today. You wasted a whole day if you didn't."
His statement struck me abruptly. Fortunately, I felt pretty good about how I had invested my time that day, solving some of the problems of a swiftly growing organization. But in 10 minutes I would be home where one lovely lady and six pairs of little eyes would need my attention.
Would I do something of value with them tonight?
It's just one night, I thought, and besides, I'm exhausted. Then I pondered how one night followed by another, 365 times, adds up to a year. The nights and years seemed to be passing with increasing velocity.
Five more minutes and I'd be home.
I'll bet there are other men like me who are really tired right now. I'll bet I do better than average with my kids, I smugly concluded.
But another question came to mind and lingered: Did God call me to be merely a better-than-average husband and father? Or to be obedient and to excel?
But it's just one night. What would I accomplish? Would I waste it spending all evening in front of the television? Or invest it in planting the seeds of a positive legacy?
I wanted just one evening of selfishness-to do my own thing. But what if Barbara had a similar attitude? Then who would carry the baton?
One more minute and I'd be home.
Just one night, Lord. It's just one night. But then the same angel who wrestled Jacob to the ground pinned me with a half nelson as I drove into the garage.
Okay, Lord, You've got me.
Prayer: Ask God to help you keep your priorities straight in the midst of the pressure and schedule you face. Ask Him to give you courage to do right.
Discuss: Did you do something of value today? If you didn't, you just wasted a whole day of your life.
5 comments:
This could not be more timely for me. Thank You Father for directing me to this this morning.
cas
Although, I am single this applies to many aspects of my life. Lord, help me keep my priorities straight.
LT
Thanks for sharing that - something I've been thinking about more and more, looking back at my day and saying "how did I do" on what is important. I find it is way too easy to come home after a tiring day at work, pour a glass of wine, and feel that I am owed some "time to myself". Only through prayer will I be able to overcome this "I" mentality and focs on the needs of Diane and the kids instead. This week my goal is to pray about this each night as I drive home.
DSC
Very timely for me too. I've woken up constantly tired and irritable the last few days. I'm exhausted from work both mentally and physically. I too often fall under the better than average category. I was supposed to go into work yesterday, but decided my family needed me more and felt great about it. Father, help me to keep it all in balance, but put You and my family first.
crb
additionally, I agree completely with DSC's comment, I also strive regularly for "time to myself". Father, help me to shake the I out of me.
crb
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