"I don't have time." How many times have we said this in our lifetime? No matter how old we are, we often use these words…I don't have time. Time is one of the most important things in life in which we have no control. Once a minute, an hour or a day passes we can never get it back. The best things in this life are frequently the things we overlook the most. The best things in life are "Free." A few of the the freedoms that we enjoy that we often take for granted consist of: the freedom of religion, the freedom to participate in healthy activities that we enjoy and the freedom of speech. What we do in our free time shapes who we are and helps us develop our identity.
F. First: Put God First!
In the Bible, Jesus tells us to seek first the kingdom of God. Without putting God first we become hostage to the the freedoms that God has granted to us through forgiveness. We wake up each morning fresh, alive and able to breathe this wonderful breath of life. When you wake up each morning He wants to be the first thing on your mind. Hit your knees and thank Him for the day, His beautiful creation and for the freedom we get to live this life that He has given us. So many times we forget just to breathe and enjoy this life!
R. Relationship with Him is the Most Important:
Relationships are an important part of our lives. Our friends, who we date, our co-workers and our families all shape us into the person we become. It is so important to find people in your life that bring out the best in you, that love and support you not only during the happy times, but when the storms hit as well. Sometimes we got caught up in trying to fit in, trying to be popular or trying to settle down with the right person. There should be no rush because if you don't have a relationship with God, I truly believe that many of your earthly relationships will never succeed. The ultimate companion that we have on this Earth is Him. He never lets us down, His love never fails and He knows the plans He has for our future. So don't be in a hurry....Make sure you have a Relationship with Him before you try to make anything else in your life work. There is no love like the love He has for each of us.
E. Encourage:
We are all human and like to be appreciated and encouraged. Encourage, don't discourage. We are all on the same team in this life. We are all here for a short time, so we need to help and encourage one another to live our life to the fullest. Help your teammates, help your neighbors, help a stranger. Our actions always speak louder than words. So our life speaks more than our sermon. Live your life as a encourager. Smile, give someone a compliment, write a little note to someone that needs a pick me up. Be a good teammate!!
E. Be Energetic:
Give this life your best every day. Life is about energy. God gives his best for us every day so we should return the favor. Have positive energy. Don't be a grumpy person that noone wants to around. Remember, we all have struggles and hardships. It's part of life. How we handle ourselves in times of struggle is who we are. Find something positive in every day. We have so much to be thankful for and most of all we are alive!! Let your spirit and your life be contagious. When people meet you, let them know that there is something different about you.
Remember you are all "Youniquely" made by Him. You are all gifted, skilled and talented in some way. We all have a purpose in this life. The gifts and relationship that God offers us are free of charge. don't ever think you are alone because His fellowship is free. So make time for your family, your friends, for a cause that you are passionate about, for a stranger and for Him. Your time is limited on this Earth so don't ever think you are too busy to enjoy this life in which God has blessed us. Get outside, think outisde the box and enjoy the freedoms that we are so fortunate to have.
Be F.R.E.E.!!!
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