1st Peter 4:4. “Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:” MOTIVATED BY THE PRESENT. “Why won’t you join us? Look at what you’re missing!” These are statements quite often I do hear. “Well, I have found a much greater blessing! Could I with you some of these blessings share?”
Peace in my soul that lasts both day and night – Comfort of mind and spirit deep within. Joy that remains, it doesn’t depend on sight. Hope when things seem darkest comes from Him.
Assurance when uncertain, light in times of gloom Faith when you can’t even see ahead. Contentment even though others see only doom Grace that fully supplies my every need.
With all these things I have, what have you to offer That can compare with such blessings just like this? Is there something I am missing that you can proffer? To fill up what you thinking in life I miss?
Have you found real satisfaction? What is your motivation To rise up each morning with a smile? Are you more able to help those in need who by faith in God do heed? And are willing for His sake to walk the extra mile?
What about the model you leave for those who follow – Do they want to be like you and do what you do? Are you willing to say to them, “Be like me, you’ll be fulfilled then! And you will never be ashamed when life is through?”
“I am daily aware, heavenly Father, that life is only worth living when there are benefits that last and will bring honor and glory to Thee. May the efforts of this day be motivated by results that can be perceived in the near future. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”