The Present
The year is half over.
What!?!
That can’t be!
But it is.
The Future
Six months from now:
— Summer will have succumbed to the vibrant spectacle of autumn leaves.
— Those leaves will have crunched under the feet of candy-seeking super heroes and princesses.
— Halloween treats will be a distant memory, as will Thanksgiving meals and game results.
— And the Christmas glow will be fading as plans to welcome the new year will be foremost in our minds.
The Options
And when I look back on it, will those six months seem to have passed as quickly as January through June did?
Probably.
I can’t control time.
But when I look back on 2024, I want to know I used the time on things that mattered. I want to know I:
— Was kind and compassionate to others
— Took care of myself so I could help others
— Reached out to friends and loved ones, and made sure I told them they are valuable to me
— Paused to assess what is important
— Readjusted if I’ve gotten off track
— Not wasted time on activities that don’t nurture my spirit
— Asked God to help me do what He wanted me to do
— Trusted God to do His part
The Decision
Six months will pass regardless of how I choose to spend that time. Yes, spend it.
Spend a precious commodity that I can never get back.
And my choices will net some type of return on my investment.
My prayer for myself and you:
God, please help us be present each moment. And protect us from anything that would rob us of what matters.
Halfway there (and every moment), what helps you make choices that matter?
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May God reveal the mystery of His love in your life story.
What my Mother taught me – In a world where you can choose to be anything, choose to be kind. The return on your investment is never ending. I tried to pass this on to my son when he was young. He is 35 and is just now getting it.
Thanks for sharing, Randy. We all have our paths in life – and different times we learn different things. I appreciate you reading the commenting.
What a motivational post! It really made me think about how I’m spending my time today. Thank you for that prayer. I really need to continue to pray it for myself and others.
I’m glad the post was helpful, Jane. I appreciate you reading and commenting.
Awesome post, Joni! Really a great challenge for living. Thank you!
Thanks for reading and commenting, Tim. I appreciate your blog and the support you give my posts.
Thank you Joni for this reminder!
Thank you for reading and sharing, Judy! I’m glad the post was helpful.