“But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough can you see the stars.” —Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation [Deuteronomy 32.5].’ then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.” —Philippians 2.14-15
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“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” —Jesus, Matthew 7.13-14
If you want what
But if you want what
Time
people are
.
“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.” —2nd Peter 1:3
“As Jesus and His disciples were on their way, He came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to Him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what He said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made.” —Luke 10:38-40
“If the devil cannot make us bad, then the devil will make us busy.” —Corrie Ten Boom
“LORD, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” —Luke 10:40
“‘Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, but FEW things are needed—or indeed only one [but only one thing is needed]. Mary has chosen what is
BETTER, and it will not be taken away from her.’” —Jesus, Luke 10:41-42
people make decisions on how to invest their time based on their pre-determined
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Start a to-don’t list.
people live in the
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“Be careful where you go, because once you get there, you will be there until you leave.”
“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” —Ephesians 5:a15-17
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“What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes?” —James 4.14
If you truly want to be
, then practice
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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” —Jesus, Matthew 11.28-30
“When you kill time, remember that it has no resurrection.” —A.W. Tozer
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” —Moses, Psalm 90.12
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” —Jesus, Matthew 11.28-30, The Message