We have just begun a new year. For me, that means preparing a new set of Goals, Objectives, and Standards (GOS). I try to think my way through, review, and evaluate the previous year, and then think, dream, and pray as to what I might engage myself in this year. It is not always a pleasant procedure, but it is helpful for my focus so I can maximize my investment of myself. I remind myself as Paul reminds all of us: we are to “try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord… as we redeem the time for the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:10; 16-17)
This year I realize that I have more years behind me than in front of me, so it is ever more important for me to be wise with the investment of a lifetime. However, I find the words of J. I. Packer comforting: “Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life’s problems fall into place of their own accord.”
My prayer is as Moses reminds us in the oldest Psalm, 90:12 ,“Teach us to number our days that we might present to you a heart of wisdom.” Today we might say - Count the days and make the days count, because right now counts forever.
Serving Him with you
Until He comes for us, Fred | 