Life is short! Haven’t we all heard that comment before. Have you ever said “Where has the time gone?” or “This year has just flown by, Faster than last year” or “It only seems like yesterday that my kids were starting school”

Last week Craig and I were babysitting our 3 grandsons-5,2 and 1 years old. At bathtime we had 3 little boys splashing , giggling and soaking everything in sight. We were transported back 20 years to when we were raising our 4 young sons. Boy! It only seems like yesterday and yet all 4 are married and beginning their own dynasties. Where has the time gone?

Ps 90:12       Teach us to number our days so we will have a heart of wisdom.

Too often we forget that our lives here on earth are finite, limited. If we live without realizing our time is short we may not make the most of opportunities and challenges that greet us every day. We subconsciously think – There’s always tomorrow!

 

I was recently challenged on this point when I was shown a diagram that represented my life and the influence I potentially can have and time.

 

At any given point in my life you and I have people we do life with regularly- friends, family, work mates, doctors , teachers ,shop assistants, pastors , leaders , students. But this group doesn’t stay constant. In fact it is constantly changing. Some leave , others come into the circle. I may move house, or job, sickness or a death brings change, moving schools or beginning more training and a new group of souls are now in the circle or into my world that I now have the opportunity to impact for the Gospel.

 

Don’t be lulled into thinking there’s plenty of time. Things change and change more quickly than we realize and an opportunity could be lost to tell them about the love of their saviour. You just don’t know.

We impact those lives around us positively or negatively whether we think we do or not. Number your days and make the most of the days you’re living today. You may be the only salt and light in those people’s lives right now. Be intentional and live every day with purpose. Time flies!

 

Love and Blessings

Chris Anderson