This Is The Day!

I have started my search for my next teaching post and have had to come up with a list of what is really important in order to get a sense of direction and narrow my search. Is it money, beautiful location, prestige or purpose? A question that helps to center me is, if this was my last post would I have any regrets? As I reflect on that one question my search becomes easier as I set aside the weights that so easily distract me. Hebrews 12:1-2. Therefore, seeing we also are compassed about by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

In the bible it also states that this is the day the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it. My time here is to be used wisely and enjoyed. So the question is what is wisely, what makes me happy? Is it money, relationships, food, family, activities? Obviously the list could go on and on for all of us depending on our current position in life.

For younger people it may be college, careers, marriage, house, car, kids, vacations etc. Where does it all stop? What happens when we achieve all we can, what next? One might say well then I store up plenty and enjoy the rest of my life doing what I want to do. The bible also shares about the gentleman who thought the same and tore down his barns to store his excess. He was called a fool, and told that night his life would end. Ecclesiastes 1-3,Psalm 45,Ephesians 2 NKJV - The Vanity of Life ...
 the writer concludes that all of life is vanity. God says that our life is to be enjoyed. To eat, drink  and enjoy today, for it is a gift from God.

So where does all of this information leave me on my initial question? How am I spending my time? Is it wisely, am I storing up treasure in heaven where moth and dust does not corrupt? If I gain the whole world and lose my soul, is it for not? At the end of each day can I say I have used it wisely, by sharing God's love with someone else?  Today, this moment is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it! I think I have my answer. May your day be as reflective and enjoyable.

Godspeed to all....Song.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD2pq-Eit1k