The Clock is Ticking

2 Timothy 4:7

New International Version (NIV)

⁷ I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

We run to Your throne
Where we belong
Every heart will sing
That Jesus is Lord
Casting all else aside
For the joy of our Christ
Let Your glory fall
Our hearts are filled with Your fire
-Where We Belong
Hillsong

Today I was late to pick Arielle up. As I rushed into her house apologizing for being so late she said, "I finished my paper!" She gave it to me to read. As I was reading her paper I realized something. I have set so many goals to accomplish this summer. Yes I have been going through the motions of everything or at least trying to, but as time continues to pass I have forgotten the reason behind all of my goals. The reason behind my goals was to become closer to God. I have given up boys to get closer to God. Yet I have been more focused on disciplining my eyes instead of spending time with God.

I still have many months to work on this. I have an entire lifetime to learn the best ways to set a time just for me and God. I have time to learn more about him. I have time to talk to him and time to listen to what he has to say. I have time to dive into his word and find the hidden treasures in his wisdom. I have all the time in the world, but now is the time where I put all these dreams into actions. Today will be the day where I work on it. Life is a learning experience and if I fail I'll have to get back up again. If I sit and wallow in my mistakes I will waste time, which is a precious gift from God. The clock is ticking, and I don't know how many seconds I have left.


Proverbs 3:27-28
²⁷ Do not withhold good from those who deserve it
      when it’s in your power to help them.
 ²⁸ If you can help your neighbor now, don’t say,
      “Come back tomorrow, and then I’ll help you.”