"So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad."
- 2 Corinthians 5: 9 - 10 (New International Version)
Today's sermon was a word in season for me. As I sat there listening, was acutely aware how easy it is to lose sight of one's real priorities and the calling/plans that God has for each of us. As we get caught up with the world's expectations, short term 'gains', career progression etc, it becomes harder and harder for us to leave behind the things of this world and live with an eternal end outcome in mind.
5 years ago, I thought I could walk away from my current job without any qualms in view that this was merely a pit stop and I was just interested in embracing each learning opportunity while I wait for the next door to open. Right now, I'm not so sure if this would be as easy as I envisioned it to be. While I'm not saying that this is the time to leave, it disturbs me that it's so easy to stay put especially when life is good for now.
As I grappled with this self realization, realised it all starts with that living intimate relationship with God. Depending on how well I know Him and as I walk alongside Him, there would be clarity in making these decisions. How far I have drifted...although I'm tired of "failing", I know that this is not an excuse to give up trying to draw near to Him again.
So here I am, nothing has changed immediately but it is a conscious decision (for me) about regaining that Christ-centred perspective. It's about living for eternity and making the most of these short years on earth before I am called to account for the way I have lived my life, the things I did or did not do.
Quoting Abraham Lincoln, "And in the end it is not the years in your life that count, it is the life in your years."
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