5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,
“God opposes the proud
but shows favor to the humble.”
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:5-7
How many of us wish for more time? More time to do the things we really want to, more time with our children, more time with our spouse, more time with our friends and loved ones. I got to spend some amazing time with my children and wife this week, and at the end of the period when we were all together, I didn't want that time to end. The joy we experience when we are together can really lift up my spirit, especially with everything we go through in this life. So, why do we focus at times on the "limited" time we have together and not on the time itself that brings us joy. I believe it is because we are so focused on wanting more time than we are allotted, that we get caught up in this situation where we feel like it isn't enough. If we stop and think about it, God gives us exactly the right amount of time to spend with each other, and we should consider that time precious. We should also not let our pride drive us into a situation where we aren't grateful for the time God has given us. God knows when our time is up, and when we see His true miracles in our lives, and the time we have been given, we can have our anxiety of wanting more time reduced. I wanted more time with all my kids, but I know God gave me and my lovely wife just the right amount, and we should give our Father the time He deserves and give thanks for all He does.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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