Life is very short! We need to use our time wisely; all our days are numbered. Make your days count for eternity!
The hourglass, sometimes with the addition of metaphorical wings, is often used as a symbol that human existence is fleeting, and that the “sands of time” will run out for every human life. Wikipedia
You were created by God for a purpose! Do you know what it is? Life is short; take time to discover the question, "what am I doing here?"
(The following statements/excerpts are taken from this article, Who Does God Say That I Am?)
- God says I am His beloved child 1 John 3:1 John 1:12,13
- God says I am chosen, adopted into His Family Ephesians 1:4-6 1 Thessalonians 1:4; 2:13
- God says I am valuable. He calls me His workmanship Ephesians 2:10, Genesis 1:26,27
- God says I am redeemed. So valuable are we to God that He purchased us with the precious blood of His Son, Jesus Christ: 1 Peter 1:18–19, Ephesians 1:7
- God says I am a new person in Jesus Christ. Through His salvation, we gain an altogether new identity and a whole new life: 2 Corinthians 5:17
- God says I am His friend. Through a relationship with Jesus, God shares His heart with us. John 5:15
- God says I am His ambassador 2 Corinthians 5:20
- God says I am a member of Jesus Christ’s body: Ephesians 3:6
- God says I am exceedingly loved: “God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners” Romans 5:8
The more we study the Word of God, the more we discover who we are in Christ. We are transformed into the person God says we are when we make Jesus Christ the pursuit of our lives: “So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image” (2 Corinthians 3:18 see also Romans 8:29; 12:2; Philippians 1:6; Ephesians 4:15.
So with that amazing list telling me who I am, I want to honor my creator with my life purpose. He had a purpose for me before I was even conceived! Ephesians 2:10 Amazing right!!
I pray that if you are reading this and you are confused about who you are- your identity, what your purpose is in this life, that you will come to know Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord of your life. I encourage you to read the full article linked above.
You were created by a loving God, you are not an accident or product of random choice. You might enjoy reading this post: Did God Plan My Birth or Did The Lucky Sperm Just Get to the Egg First?
Life is Short! Do you have a purpose for your life that you are working toward?
Find your purpose, one you can actually state; it helps you to know who you are, what you can contribute to, what makes your life fulfilled.
A well defined purpose helps to:
- Focus your aims in life;
- Motivate you to get up every morning;
- Direct wise “time-use” decisions;
- Create meaning through relationships, work, abilities as well as other ways.
Do you have a plan to put your purpose into action?
Having a Plan helps to:
- Schedule time for the important ‘aims and goals’ you have in your Purpose statement.
- Ensure adequate time to sleep to maintain health;
- Set aside time for what you love to do – your passion(s).
- Have balance in your life: relationships, family, work, personal growth.
Do you have a passion that you are engaging in?
Discover your passion(s) to help you focus time in those areas. If you are not sure of your passions, consider the following ways of detecting what they may be.
- Look for moments, conversations, situations that were highlights in your day;
- Review how you spend your time and money;
- Think about topics you like to discuss with or teach others.
- Determine your personal gifts, strengths.
Do you practice your purpose?
- Dedicate time in your schedule to engage with your passion.
- Spend time with those who share your passion;
- Expand your knowledge about your passions;
- Share your passion with others;
- Keep balance in all areas of your life.