FRIDAY!!

I love Fridays...no clue why. Most people like the day because it's the end of the work week. I actually work weekends so thats not why I like it. Although soon I hope to work weekday mornings. Maybe it's cuz I don't get up as early. Maybe it's cuz so many crazy movies come on the scifi channel. Maybe it's cuz I enjoy church on Sundays. ::shrug:: don't know, don't care, I love weekends!!

There was a slight nip in the air this morning. I do hope winter is like last year. Bring on the freezing temps!! I can't get enough of the cold! Well the boys have PE this morning then I'm off to pick up a dining room set. It's gorgeous and FREE! Ya know what I say, if it's free, it's for me!! haha

Shelly

Those who are wise shall shine Like the brightness of the firmament, And those who turn many to righteousness Like the stars forever and ever. Daniel 12:3

I read the other day that the average American will spend 15 years in front of the television during his or her lifetime. Can you imagine 15 years of sitting in front of that box, clicking away? What a waste of life.

On the other hand, the Bible speaks of many rewards in heaven for the person who faithfully serves the Lord during his or her lifetime, and even speaks of crowns that will be given. In fact, I think we might be shocked when the awards are presented in heaven.

We may expect them to go to all the big names that we know. But just imagine if most of the awards were given to someone named Maude Firkenbinder. You hadn’t heard about her. She never pastored a church. She never recorded Christian music. She never wrote a book or stood in front of a television camera. But she used the gifts that God gave her. Maybe God called her to be a person of prayer. Maybe she labored in obscurity somewhere. But God saw her faithfulness and rewarded her openly.

Here is a thought to ponder. It is a tough one for me.

When you get to heaven, what will you have to show for your life on this earth? How much of our time was spent in a worthless way.

Did you have more passion or excitement for your career or for a sport or for your possessions than you had for the things of God?

Will it all come to nothing. Wasted hours. Wasted days. Wasted years.

Pastor Hersch