TIME

Time. How come there never seems to be enough time in the day? No matter what one plans, no matter how organized a person may be, no matter how many listS one makes...there never seems to be enough time to finish what we need to do or intend to get done in a day. Some people HATE to have things left over for the next day. Some people, like myself, think - oh well, I'll get to it tomorrow (or the next, or whenever)! Yet, there is ALWAYS something left to be done. Take my closet...Jimmy says it's the one "room" in the house that NEVER gets organized. True, it is very unorganized. And granted, I do try to keep it organized. But there are so many other areas of our house that are seen by others or are used by other family members that need to be kept organized. Therefore, my closet is the last place that gets my attention. I guess it's the truth...it's the squeaky wheel that gets the oil.

That's true with people in our life too. There are those who require a lot of attention. Then there are those whom we love dearly that we can go for months or years without hearing from or taking time to stop and call, yet when we do we pick up right where we left off, as if it were only yesterday. Yes, even our attention to people is often prioritized, if for no other reason but for their needs - like a squeaky wheel.

But you know what is so good to know? With God...there is no priority. There is no squeaky wheel. There is no situation more important than another. There is no life more important than another. If one person is on the verge of life or death and another is simply mourning the loss of a friendship...it is all of the same important to the Lord. Can you imagine? His love for us and everything about us is that important? How encouraging is that? How comforting is that?

Today, I am thankful for time. Each second, minute, hour and day. I am thankful that our heavenly Father cares about every second of our life, and has an abundance of time to spend with us. He is aware of every moment we have and wastes none of it, but spends it all for our good. Yes time with God, no matter how we use it, is always time well spent. How will you spend your time today?