What Have I Done?
It’s easy to see what you have done when you are busy cleaning the house or reading a book. Your accomplishments are shown by how clean the house is or how many pages you have read. But what about the things that are harder to measure…that are harder to see? What I am referring to is the things that we don’t really have to do. I am talking about what we are doing to make a difference in our lives and in the lives of others?
What have you done? Are your days going by, day after day, and you only do what you have to do to get by? Are you getting up, rushing to work and home again so your routine does not allow you time to include anything extra where you can take time for yourself or take time to help a family member, neighbor or co-worker?
If your life is that busy, then it’s time to re-think your life. Seriously, it’s time to say, “what have I done.” It’s time to see what you need to do to make a difference. Anyone can live through life as an average person doing average things. Some go through life without thinking of anyone but themselves. Is that what you want? Do you want to live life without making a difference? If so, you are cheating not only yourself and others, but you are cheating God.
God put us on earth to serve Him and others. We all have gifts and talents to help others. If you don’t know yours, there are easy ways to find out. If you know your gifts, talents and skill, then you need to take action. Create a plan in writing and track your progress. Then as you work your plan, you can look back and have an answer to the question, “what have I done?”
HINT: If you need assistance with finding out what your niche is in life, pray and ask God to give you the resources you need to find that out. Take action by reading articles, books and volunteering in various areas and God will give you His answer that fits your life. Start with prayer, read God’s word and take action…any action is better than none. He will bless you more than you can imagine.
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