“But you shall receive power
when the Holy Spirit has come upon you;
and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem,
and in all Judea and Samaria,
and to the end of the earth.”
~Acts 1:8~
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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10
Mike Benson, Editor
I’VE BEEN NICE…
I want a good present.
Have you heard anyone say this lately? Everyone’s focus is on buying and getting presents. With all of the hurried shopping going on, I wonder how many will learn the lesson of time. Children are so eager to receive their favorite gift. In a few weeks, they will want the newer models. It seems like 2010 began yesterday and now it is Christmastime.
As we celebrate the holidays, let’s be mindful of time. Along with the good gifts, it is wonderful to have a good present. The past is gone. The future comes at a quick pace. We cannot rewind or speed up life. Make memories and enjoy each day.
Modern technology allows us to accomplish so much in little time. On the other hand, technology can also slow down time. Have you ever replayed a decisive moment of a football game on television? We all have unique life experiences. Patience has not been my attribute. I am still growing and learning. As one day ends and another begins, time cannot be relived.
We may look back with regret, anger and resentment at all our dashed hopes, at all our “if onlys.” At times, we may consider the future bleak and want to rush past it. But we cannot alter time. Enjoy your present. What we have is God’s gift of today and freedom to choose how to live it.
Paul gave us an example when he wrote, “Forgetting what is behind … I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13, 14.
Take your time today as a gift from God. Choose to use your present wisely and be grateful for your gift. Worrying about the past or the future keeps us from taking joy in the present. This is the season of joy. You deserve a good present. Enjoy. Donna Avera at: http://savannahnow.com/effingham-now/2010-12-08/i-want-good-present
“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead.” Philippians 3:13
Stay warm today. Help someone who might not be doing well in the cold weather.
Anna Lee
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