Choosing Time Well

You and I have been given by God the gift of time. He affords each individual the same 24 hours a day. It is ours to use as we see fit, and many people have little choice in how they fill each day's time.

Around the world are people who must spend vast quantities of their time trying to survive - either tilling the land or working one or more jobs just to put food on the table and provide shelter for their family.

Here in our country we are, of course, much more fortunate. We have more choices than most of the world can comprehend, and I am not saying there is any particular virtue in that circumstance. In fact, at times I think the responsibility of what we have been given - in the way of time, tools and opportunities - is a heavy burden to bear.

That said, you and I have time at hand, and we make daily choices about using that time. For the benefit of ourselves, our God, others. And if I am ever tempted to complain about having too little time to do this or that or the other thing, a little perspective is all I need.

Then, SNAP, I am put in my place and stop complaining.

Hmmm. Maybe it is time to shut down the computer and get some rest...