This past Sunday evening my LIFE group (home Bible study) discussed the second chapter of Francis Chan’s book Crazy Love. We were reminded how quickly our life could end, and with that in mind, how we should reflect on those things that really matter, especially glorifying God.
Several in our group talked about regrets, missed opportunities, second chances, and taking things for granted. The truth is, there are some things in life I don’t want to miss out on for one second – yet I do. Why, because I move through life at a pace far to fast – so much so that the things and people most important to me become a blur.
It got me to thinking of what I have taken for granted in my life.
• I take for granted being married to an amazing Christian woman.
• I take for granted being blessed with two wonderful sons and a daughter-in-law who is a blessing to us.
• I take for granted having been brought up in a Christian home...thanks dad and mom!
• I take for granted having Christian brothers and sisters who are great servants of God.
• I take for granted being a Preacher at a church that is loving and caring.
• I take for granted having an occupation I truly love every day. Even the stresses that come are totally worth it when I realize what I get to do every day.
The list literally could go on and on and on.
So what about you? What or who have you taken for granted lately? Who do you need to call right now and just say “thanks” to? What has God placed in your life that you need to stop, drop to your knees and praise Him for?
In His Grip, Phil
Several in our group talked about regrets, missed opportunities, second chances, and taking things for granted. The truth is, there are some things in life I don’t want to miss out on for one second – yet I do. Why, because I move through life at a pace far to fast – so much so that the things and people most important to me become a blur.
It got me to thinking of what I have taken for granted in my life.
• I take for granted being married to an amazing Christian woman.
• I take for granted being blessed with two wonderful sons and a daughter-in-law who is a blessing to us.
• I take for granted having been brought up in a Christian home...thanks dad and mom!
• I take for granted having Christian brothers and sisters who are great servants of God.
• I take for granted being a Preacher at a church that is loving and caring.
• I take for granted having an occupation I truly love every day. Even the stresses that come are totally worth it when I realize what I get to do every day.
The list literally could go on and on and on.
So what about you? What or who have you taken for granted lately? Who do you need to call right now and just say “thanks” to? What has God placed in your life that you need to stop, drop to your knees and praise Him for?
In His Grip, Phil
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