In the fast-paced society that we find ourselves in, have we ever stopped for a few moments and listened to the falling rain, or smelled the fresh air that follows it? Have we ever enjoyed the beauty and tranquility of a sunset? Have we ever experienced the peacefulness of the early morning hours; been awed by the rising sun; rejoiced at the singing of the birds? Have we ever taken the time to smell the beautiful flowers around our neighborhood?
If we haven't experienced any of the above moments lately, perhaps we need to slow down our hectic pace, and listen to the beautiful music of life (John 10:10; Acts 14:17; Acts 17:25; James 1:17), for our time on earth is short — the music won't last! (Luke 12:13-21 NIV; cf. Ecclesiastes 2:1-16 NIV).
Do we find ourselves running through each day on the fly? Do we rush up to the next stop sign or light, having to quickly apply our brakes? Are we really accomplishing anything by all of this rushing around, or are we like like the proverbial rat running in a circular cage? When our workday is done, are we still thinking about the next set of chores to be accomplished tomorrow? If we do, perhaps we need to slow down the pace a bit and take the time to help life sing its song, for our time on earth is short — the music won't last! (James 4:13-16).
When our son asks us to play a game of catch, do we tell him, "No, son we'll do it tomorrow, I'm simply too 'busy' today," and then not notice that his little heart is broken because of our "busyness?" Because we're so "busy," have we lost touch with a long-time friend? Are we guilty of allowing a friendship to die because we thought we were just too "busy" to write a simple card of encouragement or pick up a telephone? If we have, perhaps we need to slow down and take the time to help life sing its song, for our time on earth is short — the music won't last! (Job 7:6-9; Job 9:25-26 NIV).
When we run so fast to get to our destination, we miss half the fun of getting there. Why do we needlessly worry and hurry through our day? Think about this: A life that is hurried through, is like an unopened gift, thrown away — wasted — lost. Dear reader, this life was never meant to be a competitive race. Each day that God has so graciously granted us, is not a day granted just to see how rapidly we can rush through it in order to get ahead of the other fellow, but how we can help someone along life's way (1 Corinthians 9:19-27; cf. Luke 10:25-37; Acts 10:38; 1 John 3:17-18).
The advice of this writer is simple: Slow down the pace and enjoy each precious moment of life that God has given us to the maximum (Genesis 2:7; Job 33:4). Let's take the time to help life sing its song, closely listening to its beautiful music, for our time on earth is short — the music won't last! (2 Timothy 4:6-8).
—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets
If we haven't experienced any of the above moments lately, perhaps we need to slow down our hectic pace, and listen to the beautiful music of life (John 10:10; Acts 14:17; Acts 17:25; James 1:17), for our time on earth is short — the music won't last! (Luke 12:13-21 NIV; cf. Ecclesiastes 2:1-16 NIV).
Do we find ourselves running through each day on the fly? Do we rush up to the next stop sign or light, having to quickly apply our brakes? Are we really accomplishing anything by all of this rushing around, or are we like like the proverbial rat running in a circular cage? When our workday is done, are we still thinking about the next set of chores to be accomplished tomorrow? If we do, perhaps we need to slow down the pace a bit and take the time to help life sing its song, for our time on earth is short — the music won't last! (James 4:13-16).
When our son asks us to play a game of catch, do we tell him, "No, son we'll do it tomorrow, I'm simply too 'busy' today," and then not notice that his little heart is broken because of our "busyness?" Because we're so "busy," have we lost touch with a long-time friend? Are we guilty of allowing a friendship to die because we thought we were just too "busy" to write a simple card of encouragement or pick up a telephone? If we have, perhaps we need to slow down and take the time to help life sing its song, for our time on earth is short — the music won't last! (Job 7:6-9; Job 9:25-26 NIV).
When we run so fast to get to our destination, we miss half the fun of getting there. Why do we needlessly worry and hurry through our day? Think about this: A life that is hurried through, is like an unopened gift, thrown away — wasted — lost. Dear reader, this life was never meant to be a competitive race. Each day that God has so graciously granted us, is not a day granted just to see how rapidly we can rush through it in order to get ahead of the other fellow, but how we can help someone along life's way (1 Corinthians 9:19-27; cf. Luke 10:25-37; Acts 10:38; 1 John 3:17-18).
The advice of this writer is simple: Slow down the pace and enjoy each precious moment of life that God has given us to the maximum (Genesis 2:7; Job 33:4). Let's take the time to help life sing its song, closely listening to its beautiful music, for our time on earth is short — the music won't last! (2 Timothy 4:6-8).
—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets
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