Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV)
13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet
to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is
behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press
on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me
heavenward in Christ Jesus.
As we flick the calendar to each new year, we come face to
face with the fact that our days on earth are numbered. As the Psalmist wrote,
“Teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” No
thoughtful person can approach New Year’s Day without some introspection. We
are reminded of the brevity of time. We also look back over our failures,
mistakes, and missed opportunities, and vow that we will make better use of our
time during the coming year. We should take time to be pleasant, to smile, to
extend the small courtesies we often omit—to show love to our family.
Psychiatrists tell us that most people are starved for love. Take time for the
goodbye kiss; we shall go to work with a sweeter spirit. Let us take time to
get acquainted with our families. We are not machines. We are not robots. The
secret of a happy home is that members of the family learn to give and receive
love. Let us take time to express our love in a thousand ways.
Thought for today:
Do I fully understand what it is to love?
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