Life in God's Time


 

Carl Sanburg (1878–1967), a poet, and writer said, “Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.” People should therefore use time wisely. In one’s life it can be tricky. Most treat time like a commodity. They tend to agree, “Time is money.” But it is a lot more than that. In another way consider this saying, “To God a thousand years are like one day.” Isn’t this statement mind boggling? Hence, the life span of a human can be like a grain of sand on the seashore.

Time is necessary for spiritual growth, development, and the production of commodities. Plants like other living organisms must have nutrients to grow, but this process takes time. Their growth can be short, or long. After a commitment to be educated, people must be nurtured to learn vital lessons concerning their lives. These individuals will be fed with spiritual food to attain virtues of “hope, faith, and love.” Becoming virtuous takes time. It may be a life-time for believers to develop spiritually.

Dreams & Aspirations

For growth to occur means having one’s dreams and aspirations fulfilled. Believers may have to imagine themselves doing a particular job. They should ask, “Do I have what it takes? Is my ability suitable for this career? Do I have the right personality? This is a time to be honest about one’s aptitude.

With challenges while working, there should be a break for rejuvenation and relaxation. That is why most Americans take a vacation. They aim at having a good balance in their lives. Many quickly learn that life is not only fun, but having time to think was essential. Some may even decide that instead of lying on a beach, it will be better to build homes for the homeless.

Stephen R. Covey (1932–2012), in his book entitled: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People that Time Magazine listed as one of the 25 most influential in business management explained, how to have a “sustained, long-term, effective lifestyle.” He encouraged his readers to “learn, commit, do,” and envisioned them as attaining “personal freedom, security, wisdom and power.” These realities could only be achieved by living authentic lives in God’s time.

 

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