I would argue to draw closer to God in a deep, meaningful relationship. I would also share that we must value the 24 hours that we are blessed with daily. Three years ago, I thought I learned the lesson of TIME MANAGEMENT. I love how I was reminded; years ago, we cannot manage time; however, we must learn to manage ourselves within the time given to us. I love the analogy of receiving $86,400 daily for a week, and I must spend every penny within the same day. The kicker is I cannot roll over money the next day, and I must spend all $86,400 in a day.
Wow! It seems like a dream and a task that can be handled easily. Take a moment and write out what you would purchase daily for seven days with $604,800. I can only imagine everyone's list. You might have big-ticket items that will need additional cost to keep up nicely. Some might struggle with spending because they want to focus on purchasing items that are worth value now and forever.
Well, I love this exercise because it is a reminder that God blesses me with 86,400 seconds daily. When I FEEL like I do not have enough time, I remember to purposely "spend my time" on people, tasks, projects that will GROW me.
It amazes me that wealthy people NEVER ask for more money or anything materialist during the last moments of their lives, BUT they reflect on having more TIME. I am thinking that in those last moments, wealthy individuals reflect on the MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENTS throughout their lives.
Today, make sure you are spending your time building healthy relationships with yourself and the loved ones in your life. How about eating lunch or dinner with your family/friends at the table having an intriguing conversation – breaking bread and bounding through love and food. Really, take TIME today and purposely have lunch or dinner with loved ones.
So, what truly gives us life and the meaning we most deeply long for, we may only be able to respond to this question as we see and experience life through GOD’S WORD.
Always Growing Forward
AAS
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