Don't Waste Your Life

It was really nice to see my good friends the Peterson's on Sunday. They were the first cross culture ministers I had ever come in contact with some 15 years ago. What an experience as a young man to see ministry like that and to be a part of something bigger than myself. Rodney challenged us yesterday by stepping heavily on our toes in regard to our personal lives. "Don't waste your life!"

Every single one of us is on a journey in our relationship with Jesus. Some of us are like new born children, just learning what it means to follow, others of us need to be reminded of the commitment we made so many years ago to be doers of God's Word. Wherever we are, God asks us to grow more like him ever single day.

1. Don't waste your life in regard to your family. . . When our relationship with Jesus is right, our relationship with our family had better be too. If you are struggling with your marriage or children, take a deep look at how much time your spending with your Savior.
   
   
2. Don't wast your life with addictions. . . Many times we get caught up thinking about the obvious addictions of drugs, alcohol, or gambling. Truthfully, we can become addicts to anything, all forms of idolatry. TV, RV, ATV, movies, food, sports. . . What is first in your life.
   
   
3. Don't waste your life with the status quo . . . There is good, there is better and there is best. Many times we think good is good enough. Why do better or best? Because you are not doing it for your self, you are doing it for your Lord.
   
   
4. Don't waste your time with the superficial . . . The weather, sports scores, news, those are great ice breakers, don't forget that you and are called to be the salt of the earth, to spice things up. We are not to be bland or boring. We are called to jazz this world up.

Take some time today, or tomorrow and take inventory of these four challenges. Journal about them, talk out loud with your children, or your spouse. How are you doing in these areas of life? No, we can't be perfect, but we sure can all try a little harder.

aaron