Moments for the Heart

Well, I guess that is the theme of this week’s entry. Time just seems to slip away from us sometimes. I was catching up on Twitter this morning and I remembered that I hadn’t created a blog for this week. I thought about letting it go and leaving my social media pages blank for one week. But then I lose my rhythm. So, I began to think about what I wanted to write. And a few thoughts came to mind.

An Older Generation

Speaking of social media, it has occurred to me lately, and no, it isn’t because I will turn 48 next week that everyone is getting older. Okay, maybe it has a little to do with it. But we see many of the older generation we grew up with getting older as well. Many are passing away. Betty White, for example. Many believed she would live forever. Keith Richards is another who has seemed to outlive death itself. One aged individual that hit me recently was Phil Collins. Maybe you saw the photos. He was hosting his final concert. He was on a stage, and the reports were that he performed his entire show sitting down.

Just One Note

Actors and musicians make a mark on our lives. We remember where we were when we first heard their music or saw them on screen. We remember their roles, how they made us laugh, their songs, and how they made us feel empowered or even cry. Isn’t it amazing how one person can make such an impact on so many people? One song, or one line, can have everyone singing or laughing. It can be a common denominator to bring so many together. If I were to say to you, “I can’t get no….” Almost everyone would know immediately it’s Keith Richards and “satisfaction.” Ah. We all remember it, as time goes by.

Richards, White, and Collins will probably be remembered much like we remember those who pioneered the music before them. Music stands the test of time. But in our personal sphere of influence, who are we making an impact on? True, we aren’t on stage under bright lights with a recording contract, but we do have those whom we impact. Those we come in contact with daily—friends, family, coworkers. We sing a recital to them daily in how we live. Is it a concerto or a dirge? Most of all, how will it be remembered?

Remember When

Look back on your life. How do you remember the people in your past? Most events were from an incident between you and that other individual. It could’ve been ten, twenty, or even thirty years ago. If someone impacted your life, you remember it. Good or bad. We accept the bad with the good, which has molded us into the person we are today.

I know I have my moments; I am confident you have yours. As time goes by, we use these experiences throughout our life to make decisions, sometimes difficult choices. What college you go to, heck whether to go or not, to get married or remaining single, what career path to take, where you should live. But as time goes by, the most important decision you will make is whether or not you will find your way to Christ. He is the one who can guide you in making the above decisions. How? Why? Because He has a plan for your life. Even when you have no clue what your plan is.

As Time Goes By

As time goes by, we all have desires for our life. Plans. And those passions we have? God has placed them there. We have our talents and the things we love to do for a reason. It can be performing on stage in front of tens of thousands or writing a blog for a few. We don’t have to fear living for God or that we will have to surrender those desires and live in a hut and chant in a dark forest somewhere. God cheers for you. He desires you to use your talents for your pleasure and for his glory, and living them out will be beyond your wildest dreams.

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