2004-09-01 - 8:05 p.m.
When I look at the state of the contemporary church, I feel like we are really missing the mark. We are so caught up in the pageantry and the material aspect of this life. But when one looks at the fact that all of this will one day pass away, it makes you put your priorities in place. I find myself doing this. Remember when I spoke about eternity and having it on my mind? That hasn't changed. Every day I think about the fact that my life could end at any moment and I'd have to face the Lord. I usually tell myself I'll get it together eventually-but that just won't do. The Bible says that if we hear the word of the Lord we shouldn't harden our hearts. Now, this day, is the acceptable time of salvation. Anything else is never promised. I don't claim to know everything about the future, but I know that one day we will all die. With this knowledge I find myself being more concerned with the things of the Lord, of the kingdom of God, of fulfilling my purpose. I no longer care about amassing wealth. As long as the basic needs of my family are taken care of, that's all I need. My desire now is to do what the Lord asks of me & to raise my daughter in the fear and knowledge of God. Nothing but Christ matters.I've become complacent over the past few months and I know God cannot be pleased with that. Thankfully He's been graceful and allowed me to keep living. I've got to make the most of whatever time I have on this earth. I don't want to fall short of the calling.
