WORDS OF WISDOM FROM THE DOM
So here we are, at the beginning of 2012 and I wonder how we'll do this year? Will we be as busy? WiII we make any better use of our time? When this year over, will we be looking back with joy, or with regret? Will we be looking at the future with anticipation, or with dread?
There is a passage of Scripture that I believe, can be of help to us as we look forward to the rest of 2012 if we'll listen to it. The passage is Ephesians 5:15-17, and here is what it says, "Be very careful, then, how you live not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” Paul tells us that we must make “the most of every opportunity.” And he gives a reason, “because the days are evil.”
Think of the time you have wasted this past year, the time wasted in sinning. Think of the time wasted in bars or in gambling casinos or in shallow affairs. Think of the time wasted in gossiping or spreading rumors. Or think about all the time wasted worrying about the consequences of the sins we have committed. We need to separate ourselves from these and make the most of every opportunity to represent our Father in a positive way. There are many ways to accomplish this but in this article. I want us to take a look at three ways that we can be better tools for God's use. Each of us should always be working toward a Deeper Walk with God. The only way I know to get this is spelled TIME.
1.Time in the Word of God
2.Time in prayer
3.Time in worship and fellowship with other believers in Christ.
Let me caution to stay away from the mindset that says, “I’ll get with God when I find the time." The truth is, you'll rarely, if ever find the time. We need to make time to spend with God. Make some definite plans to set aside time for God.
Spending TIME with God will bring about a whole new level of commitment. A new year is a great time to begin a walk with God if you haven‘t already, and to begin a deeper walk if you are already in Christ. Jesus said that Satan is a robber and a thief, and one of the things he tries to rob from us is our time because time is a very precious.
But it is not just sin that makes demands on our time. - Sometimes even good things can make demands. Richard Swenson, a medical doctor, wrote a book in which he discusses one of the major maladies of our time anxiety and stress. He calls it "overload," and says that people are just plain overloaded.
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1. We're overloaded with commitments—We've committed ourselves to go here and there, to take part in this activity and that social function. As a result we soon begin meeting ourselves coming and going because we have overloaded ourselves in the area of commitments
2. We're also overloaded with possessions, he says. Our closets, are full, and our garages are overflowing. We've gone into debt to pay for all of these things that we "simply must have," And now we're so afraid that someone will steal them. We are overloaded in the area of possessions.
3. Thirdly, we have an overload in the area of work. We get up early, fight traffic, and experience intolerable working conditions because we have to if we're going to pay for all those possessions that we've accumulated.
4. There is also an information overload. He said that as a doctor he has to read 220 articles a month just to keep up with all the changes in his profession. And now with the internet there's an information superhighway. But the problem is that we can't possibly absorb it all. So we feel an overload in this area, too
May the Lord help us to use the 8,760 hours of this year the wisest way we can and for His glory.
Romans 13:11, 12 says, "The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light."
Dr Gary King, Director of Missions
WORDS OF WISDOM FROM THE DOM
So here we are, at the beginning of 2012 and I wonder how we'll do this year? Will we be as busy? WiII we make any better use of our time? When this year over, will we be looking back with joy, or with regret? Will we be looking at the future with anticipation, or with dread?
There is a passage of Scripture that I believe, can be of help to us as we look forward to the rest of 2012 if we'll listen to it. The passage is Ephesians 5:15-17, and here is what it says, "Be very careful, then, how you live not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” Paul tells us that we must make “the most of every opportunity.” And he gives a reason, “because the days are evil.”
Think of the time you have wasted this past year, the time wasted in sinning. Think of the time wasted in bars or in gambling casinos or in shallow affairs. Think of the time wasted in gossiping or spreading rumors. Or think about all the time wasted worrying about the consequences of the sins we have committed. We need to separate ourselves from these and make the most of every opportunity to represent our Father in a positive way. There are many ways to accomplish this but in this article. I want us to take a look at three ways that we can be better tools for God's use. Each of us should always be working toward a Deeper Walk with God. The only way I know to get this is spelled TIME.
1.Time in the Word of God
2.Time in prayer
3.Time in worship and fellowship with other believers in Christ.
Let me caution to stay away from the mindset that says, “I’ll get with God when I find the time." The truth is, you'll rarely, if ever find the time. We need to make time to spend with God. Make some definite plans to set aside time for God.
Spending TIME with God will bring about a whole new level of commitment. A new year is a great time to begin a walk with God if you haven‘t already, and to begin a deeper walk if you are already in Christ. Jesus said that Satan is a robber and a thief, and one of the things he tries to rob from us is our time because time is a very precious.
But it is not just sin that makes demands on our time. - Sometimes even good things can make demands. Richard Swenson, a medical doctor, wrote a book in which he discusses one of the major maladies of our time anxiety and stress. He calls it "overload," and says that people are just plain overloaded.
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1. We're overloaded with commitments—We've committed ourselves to go here and there, to take part in this activity and that social function. As a result we soon begin meeting ourselves coming and going because we have overloaded ourselves in the area of commitments
2. We're also overloaded with possessions, he says. Our closets, are full, and our garages are overflowing. We've gone into debt to pay for all of these things that we "simply must have," And now we're so afraid that someone will steal them. We are overloaded in the area of possessions.
3. Thirdly, we have an overload in the area of work. We get up early, fight traffic, and experience intolerable working conditions because we have to if we're going to pay for all those possessions that we've accumulated.
4. There is also an information overload. He said that as a doctor he has to read 220 articles a month just to keep up with all the changes in his profession. And now with the internet there's an information superhighway. But the problem is that we can't possibly absorb it all. So we feel an overload in this area, too
May the Lord help us to use the 8,760 hours of this year the wisest way we can and for His glory.
Romans 13:11, 12 says, "The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light."
Dr Gary King, Director of Missions
WORDS OF WISDOM FROM THE DOM
So here we are, at the beginning of 2012 and I wonder how we'll do this year? Will we be as busy? WiII we make any better use of our time? When this year over, will we be looking back with joy, or with regret? Will we be looking at the future with anticipation, or with dread?
There is a passage of Scripture that I believe, can be of help to us as we look forward to the rest of 2012 if we'll listen to it. The passage is Ephesians 5:15-17, and here is what it says, "Be very careful, then, how you live not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” Paul tells us that we must make “the most of every opportunity.” And he gives a reason, “because the days are evil.”
Think of the time you have wasted this past year, the time wasted in sinning. Think of the time wasted in bars or in gambling casinos or in shallow affairs. Think of the time wasted in gossiping or spreading rumors. Or think about all the time wasted worrying about the consequences of the sins we have committed. We need to separate ourselves from these and make the most of every opportunity to represent our Father in a positive way. There are many ways to accomplish this but in this article. I want us to take a look at three ways that we can be better tools for God's use. Each of us should always be working toward a Deeper Walk with God. The only way I know to get this is spelled TIME.
1.Time in the Word of God
2.Time in prayer
3.Time in worship and fellowship with other believers in Christ.
Let me caution to stay away from the mindset that says, “I’ll get with God when I find the time." The truth is, you'll rarely, if ever find the time. We need to make time to spend with God. Make some definite plans to set aside time for God.
Spending TIME with God will bring about a whole new level of commitment. A new year is a great time to begin a walk with God if you haven‘t already, and to begin a deeper walk if you are already in Christ. Jesus said that Satan is a robber and a thief, and one of the things he tries to rob from us is our time because time is a very precious.
But it is not just sin that makes demands on our time. - Sometimes even good things can make demands. Richard Swenson, a medical doctor, wrote a book in which he discusses one of the major maladies of our time anxiety and stress. He calls it "overload," and says that people are just plain overloaded.
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1. We're overloaded with commitments—We've committed ourselves to go here and there, to take part in this activity and that social function. As a result we soon begin meeting ourselves coming and going because we have overloaded ourselves in the area of commitments
2. We're also overloaded with possessions, he says. Our closets, are full, and our garages are overflowing. We've gone into debt to pay for all of these things that we "simply must have," And now we're so afraid that someone will steal them. We are overloaded in the area of possessions.
3. Thirdly, we have an overload in the area of work. We get up early, fight traffic, and experience intolerable working conditions because we have to if we're going to pay for all those possessions that we've accumulated.
4. There is also an information overload. He said that as a doctor he has to read 220 articles a month just to keep up with all the changes in his profession. And now with the internet there's an information superhighway. But the problem is that we can't possibly absorb it all. So we feel an overload in this area, too
May the Lord help us to use the 8,760 hours of this year the wisest way we can and for His glory.
Romans 13:11, 12 says, "The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light."
Dr Gary King, Director of Missions
WORDS OF WISDOM FROM THE DOM
So here we are, at the beginning of 2012 and I wonder how we'll do this year? Will we be as busy? WiII we make any better use of our time? When this year over, will we be looking back with joy, or with regret? Will we be looking at the future with anticipation, or with dread?
There is a passage of Scripture that I believe, can be of help to us as we look forward to the rest of 2012 if we'll listen to it. The passage is Ephesians 5:15-17, and here is what it says, "Be very careful, then, how you live not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” Paul tells us that we must make “the most of every opportunity.” And he gives a reason, “because the days are evil.”
Think of the time you have wasted this past year, the time wasted in sinning. Think of the time wasted in bars or in gambling casinos or in shallow affairs. Think of the time wasted in gossiping or spreading rumors. Or think about all the time wasted worrying about the consequences of the sins we have committed. We need to separate ourselves from these and make the most of every opportunity to represent our Father in a positive way. There are many ways to accomplish this but in this article. I want us to take a look at three ways that we can be better tools for God's use. Each of us should always be working toward a Deeper Walk with God. The only way I know to get this is spelled TIME.
1.Time in the Word of God
2.Time in prayer
3.Time in worship and fellowship with other believers in Christ.
Let me caution to stay away from the mindset that says, “I’ll get with God when I find the time." The truth is, you'll rarely, if ever find the time. We need to make time to spend with God. Make some definite plans to set aside time for God.
Spending TIME with God will bring about a whole new level of commitment. A new year is a great time to begin a walk with God if you haven‘t already, and to begin a deeper walk if you are already in Christ. Jesus said that Satan is a robber and a thief, and one of the things he tries to rob from us is our time because time is a very precious.
But it is not just sin that makes demands on our time. - Sometimes even good things can make demands. Richard Swenson, a medical doctor, wrote a book in which he discusses one of the major maladies of our time anxiety and stress. He calls it "overload," and says that people are just plain overloaded.
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1. We're overloaded with commitments—We've committed ourselves to go here and there, to take part in this activity and that social function. As a result we soon begin meeting ourselves coming and going because we have overloaded ourselves in the area of commitments
2. We're also overloaded with possessions, he says. Our closets, are full, and our garages are overflowing. We've gone into debt to pay for all of these things that we "simply must have," And now we're so afraid that someone will steal them. We are overloaded in the area of possessions.
3. Thirdly, we have an overload in the area of work. We get up early, fight traffic, and experience intolerable working conditions because we have to if we're going to pay for all those possessions that we've accumulated.
4. There is also an information overload. He said that as a doctor he has to read 220 articles a month just to keep up with all the changes in his profession. And now with the internet there's an information superhighway. But the problem is that we can't possibly absorb it all. So we feel an overload in this area, too
May the Lord help us to use the 8,760 hours of this year the wisest way we can and for His glory.
Romans 13:11, 12 says, "The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light."
Dr Gary King, Director of Missions
WORDS OF WISDOM FROM THE DOM
So here we are, at the beginning of 2012 and I wonder how we'll do this year? Will we be as busy? WiII we make any better use of our time? When this year over, will we be looking back with joy, or with regret? Will we be looking at the future with anticipation, or with dread?
There is a passage of Scripture that I believe, can be of help to us as we look forward to the rest of 2012 if we'll listen to it. The passage is Ephesians 5:15-17, and here is what it says, "Be very careful, then, how you live not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” Paul tells us that we must make “the most of every opportunity.” And he gives a reason, “because the days are evil.”
Think of the time you have wasted this past year, the time wasted in sinning. Think of the time wasted in bars or in gambling casinos or in shallow affairs. Think of the time wasted in gossiping or spreading rumors. Or think about all the time wasted worrying about the consequences of the sins we have committed. We need to separate ourselves from these and make the most of every opportunity to represent our Father in a positive way. There are many ways to accomplish this but in this article. I want us to take a look at three ways that we can be better tools for God's use. Each of us should always be working toward a Deeper Walk with God. The only way I know to get this is spelled TIME.
1.Time in the Word of God
2.Time in prayer
3.Time in worship and fellowship with other believers in Christ.
Let me caution to stay away from the mindset that says, “I’ll get with God when I find the time." The truth is, you'll rarely, if ever find the time. We need to make time to spend with God. Make some definite plans to set aside time for God.
Spending TIME with God will bring about a whole new level of commitment. A new year is a great time to begin a walk with God if you haven‘t already, and to begin a deeper walk if you are already in Christ. Jesus said that Satan is a robber and a thief, and one of the things he tries to rob from us is our time because time is a very precious.
But it is not just sin that makes demands on our time. - Sometimes even good things can make demands. Richard Swenson, a medical doctor, wrote a book in which he discusses one of the major maladies of our time anxiety and stress. He calls it "overload," and says that people are just plain overloaded.
-
1. We're overloaded with commitments—We've committed ourselves to go here and there, to take part in this activity and that social function. As a result we soon begin meeting ourselves coming and going because we have overloaded ourselves in the area of commitments
2. We're also overloaded with possessions, he says. Our closets, are full, and our garages are overflowing. We've gone into debt to pay for all of these things that we "simply must have," And now we're so afraid that someone will steal them. We are overloaded in the area of possessions.
3. Thirdly, we have an overload in the area of work. We get up early, fight traffic, and experience intolerable working conditions because we have to if we're going to pay for all those possessions that we've accumulated.
4. There is also an information overload. He said that as a doctor he has to read 220 articles a month just to keep up with all the changes in his profession. And now with the internet there's an information superhighway. But the problem is that we can't possibly absorb it all. So we feel an overload in this area, too
May the Lord help us to use the 8,760 hours of this year the wisest way we can and for His glory.
Romans 13:11, 12 says, "The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light."
