Showing posts with label Purpose. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Purpose. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Maybe Today


Matthew 24:42
Therefore keep watch,
Because you do not know on what day
Your Lord will come.

I heard about a man who posted
A simple note card on his bathroom mirror.
As he awakened and stumbled to the bathroom
Every morning, he was greeted with this reminder…..

“Maybe Today”

I pray yes….
Come Lord Jesus…..
Come in all Your Fullness…….
Come in all the Glory of the Living God.
Even today.

And yet even so….. He delays.
How then shall I live?

Guys,
Even though He delays…..
There is a sense.....
In which He does come…..
Even Today……
There is a sense…..
In which He does come……
As our Lord Lives His Life…..
Out through us.

Let it be so today and everyday…..
Until………

Lord Jesus,
Even as You delay Your Glorious return
I pray You make Yourself known in this world
Through the lives of Your people……
Even today.

Amen


Saturday, June 23, 2012

Psalm 150 The Conclusion of the Matter


Psalm 150:6
Let everything that has breath,
Praise The LORD.

So what do you think it is…….
The conclusion of the matter, that is……
What is it this life might be all about anyway?

Some possibilities…….

Making a name for yourself…
Accumulating nice things…
Maximizing pleasure…
Making a difference…
Becoming powerful…
Following the rules…
Being comfortable…
Solving problems…
Meaningful work…
Rich experiences…
Building a legacy…
Proving myself…
Helping others…
Relationships…
Looking good…
Being good…
Doing good…
Self-control…
Having fun…
Adventure…
Winning…
Church…
Family…

Maybe it’s all about……
Nothing…..
It’s all random.

Maybe it’s all about…..
Everything…..
It’s all random.

But wait,

I wonder if there might be something…..
Some one, special, real, thing……
My life could be about….
Could center on……

Some one, special, real thing
That would…..
Make the difference for me……
That would……
Give substance to all these other…..
Lesser things?

Maybe it’s simple.……
As simple as the Psalmist expresses in this closing chapter.

Psalm 150:6
Let everything that has breath,
Praise The LORD.

Amen.