August 27, 2006
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Sunday’s message
Church was good! I look forward to hearing our Pastor preach each week! Pastor Mike is still teaching in the first chapter of James. The last part of his sermon touched on the very topic that I have been thinking on lately… how I spend my time. Pastor is in the last part of James where it speaks of ”pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction.” (James 1:27)
Here are a few of the points he made.
We have 168 hours in a week. Basically each of us, give or take, have a similar schedule.
Sleep 56 hours
Work 40 hours
Family 30 hours
Eat 21 hours
That totals 147 hours which leaves us 21 hours left over. Of course, you would subtract church attendance. Mothers with newborns and young children have a bit of a different schedule. But, most, would have between 15-21 hours left over each week to spend on ‘extras’. His point was.. ‘what are you doing with this extra time?’ Many say that they don’t have time to help the widow or the orphan. But, they have time to watch hours of tv or have lunch with their friends or go to the movies. Priorities.
Joni Earkson Tada is a quadriplegic who is totally dependent on others for her care. Yet, she is doing more for the kingdom of God than our little church put together. It comes down to choosing priorities that line up with God’s Word. Making the choice to be a DOER of the Word.
Remember where it says to ’keep yourself from being polluted by the world’ in that verse? That word “world”
means the worlds system. Pastor suggested next time that we are at the mall buying clothes to think of those who are naked.. when we’re on vacation to think of those who are going hungry… when we are relaxing and watching tv to think of those who are being tortured for their faith.. while in a warm bed to think of those running for their life because of the Word.
Perspective!
I love it!
Comments (10)
You are blesed to have a teacher who speaks the truth. Thank you for the post and the reminder.
Hello. I saw your footprint on my site and just watned to stop by and say thank you for visiting.
~Blessings~
Paula
Thanks for sharing that wonderful “sermonette”. A great reminder to start the week off on. Blessings~
Most thought provoking post.
Yes, perspective, soooo much to be thankful for!!! You know, you never arrive in the Christian life, you are always journeying because there is always an opportunity to be Jesus to others. Blessings! Cynthia
Perspective — how true! We are so very blessed by so much that we just take for granted.
Thanks for sharing this awesome teaching.
Blessings!~Margie
I have been inspired in my walk by Joni’s life. I have her books for at least 20 years!! My family enjoys a retreat center that her foundation uses for ministry purposes in Penn. This whole post is great! Thanks, Georgiegirl.-Elly
Great message.
have a blessed day
Loved your post.
Thought provoking.
ryc: Yes the baby shower was in our church basement. Cheryl is married to our son Jeremy. Not sure if you made the connection.
Your post was thought provoking. It is so easy to waste time and once time is gone, it is gone.