Recent events has got me planning for the long term future. Bumping into a childhood friend, who was holding her 11 month old baby, made me realise, 'Hey, I'm not that young anymore, can't waste too much time on unnescessary things' And it's true, while games and the telly might bring about some satisfaction, too much isn't productive and after all, what do we achieve from finishing a game or reaching the season's finale? And well, while I wouldn't completely switch off the TV, it has become more of a stress buster.
Among the things I was considering was whether to work on contract basis as a technician/tech support/sales support for these 4-5 months to gain working experience (have a few job offers here and therela) But reevaluating, I don't need the cash, and will it really help in the long term future? I've got some plans I want to put in place and it might actually serve me better by preparing these few months and looking at things at all possible angles.
God tells us that without a vision, we perish, and I believe it's applicable to our everyday life as well. Our vision/goal doesn't nescessary have to hinge on whether God tells us then only we do. In that sense I mean, perhaps God gave us some plans in 10-20 years time, but what do we do in the mean time? Do we sit and let life pass us by? Or do we try to be at our productive best?
And no, I'm not advocating just doing anything that suits our whims and fancy, but sometimes we're taught to have this 'Christian' mentality that God'll take care of everything, so we don't have to plan for much. But this sometimes causes us to be irresponsible to our lives. 'God'll provide' is what they say, but when you don't bother about how you run your life, how will God provide? Will food, water and money just drop from the sky? (heh, some ppl think God'll provide someone if they just sit around at home everyday, hmm, wishful thinking. At least they need to quit laming and run their lives, right? blah~) Most likely not, unless God assures you so (like you're running an orphanage or doing ministry and really lacking in funds)
In all our plannings, we need to bring it to the Lord and pray for wisdom. If God tells you it's wrong, then by all means, stop. It's always good to plan, but God might have some other plan for us. Trust in the Lord and not lean on our own understanding, is what the bible says, and perhaps in this context it's right (hmm, do correct me if I'm wrong)
What scares me is standing at the throne of grace and having God asking me about my talents, whether have I used my time, talents and gifts wisely and efficiently, or have I just wasted them all away on unnescessary things? Though I'm not obsessed with money, it's never wrong to work hard and being successful as long as you're willing to let it all go when then time comes. Isn't it a much better solution than just living a life of mediocrity?
Well, guess that's my thoughts for this week. How can we make our lives more effective, as Christians in the world? Feedback's much appreciated :)
God Bless~!
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