Remember Him

   How many times during the day do we really remember God? How often during the day do we take the time to talk with Him?  How often during the day do we really direct our attention toward God?   

   Remember Him

Remember Him before the dawn;
  before the light of sun,
  in the moments before they're gone.
Remember Him before the chirping of flighty birds;
  before the sounds of stirring;
  before the framing of unforgiving words.
Remember Him before noon-day's ray;
  before the heat of blazing sun;
  throughout the chores of day.
Remember Him before heaven's stars twinkle bright;
  before the moon brightens the dark; 
  whereby, seeking strength through restful night.
Remember Him before the grave;
  before the life turns to dust and ash;
  ever seeking the love Christ gave,
  the mortal soul to save. 
                    Mary Crisp Jameson

Ecclesiastes 12:1a "Remember now thy Creator..."

Diet Plan

     I need a good diet plan; one not requiring calorie counting or avoiding carbs.  There are all kinds of plans available, but I have not found one which works for me, and if it does, it is only temporary.  I need a total makeover way-of-life diet.
     I think my diet should be filled with a plate full of nutrients supplied by a craving for the Word.  I also need a taste for Christian living, a mouth-watering love for His work, and a lip-smacking dessert topped with a large spoon full of Jesus. 
     Maybe my diet should include:  D oing the work
                                                         I nvolvement in the Word
                                                         E nergy for the task
                                                         T elling the story of Christ
     If I should fail to lose weight on this plan, then I pray my seams will be bursting with love for Jesus, joy in my salvation, and peace within His grace.  If I fail to become slimmer, may my body be transformed with compassion for the sick, concern for the helpless, and consideration for all people.

A Good Job

     What motivates me to do a good job and to do it right?  First of all, my heart needs to be in it, or the completed result will be sloppily done.  Maybe, my determination to do a good job started early when my parents told me to clean my room.  Or maybe, I watched how they, themselves, completed tasks.  I wanted to meet their expectations.  That, in itself, placed a desire in my heart.  I was dependent upon them, needing their instruction, direction, and guidance.
     When I became a Christian, I also became dependent upon Christ and the Holy Spirit living within.  Although I have no desire to do a sloppy job in living a work for Christ, I admit that I often fail.  In my failure, I realize I will forever be dependent upon the Holy Spirit for instruction, direction, and guidance as I continually delve into the Word for knowledge and wisdom.  As a Christian and through Scripture, I have learned what God's expectations are, and I am motivated to meet His expectations. 
     My work should not be of the flesh, and I should resist willingly practicing these works.  
Galatians 5:19-21 "Now the works of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, moral impurity, promiscuity, idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, strife, jealousy, outburst of anger, selfish ambitions, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness. carousing, and anything similar.  I am warning you about these things - as I warned you before - that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God." 
     My rewards or fruit for a good job is not only a sense of fleshly pride, but an attitude of the Spirit.  My desire is to build and develop my character upon these principles. 
Galatians 5:22-23, 26, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control...Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another."
    
    

Inheritance

     The majority of folks make their own financial pathway; whereas, a few are fortunate to live a healthy lifestyle through inheritance.  In my case, I came to realize and appreciate how my parents lived conservatively so they could pass a little on to their children.  It was by love that they sacrificed their wants, desires, and often needs to do just this.  Some would say, "I will never receive an inheritance."  However, that is not the case.  All who believe "in the name of the only begotten Son of God" will receive an inheritance and this is far richer than any other inheritance received on this earth.

Romans 8:       
¹⁶ The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
¹⁷ And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
¹⁸ For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

What a happy time it will be when the following wonderful, promised inheritance occurs, and it will happen because of what was sacrificed for us. 

1 John 3:2  "Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is."