It is so important to live right NOW if you want to be ready for the next chapter of life. Now is the time to take the right step. Today I have been thinking about the people who I was with this past weekend (the men of the CrossPoint Church of Christ, Florence, Ala.; the Cherokee, Ala. and the Millington churches.)
1. Do you want to have a godly marriage? Start with a godly dating relationship. A relationship with sexual sin and a focus on the flesh is not good preparation for the next chapter of life. Start now to have a godly dating relationship where God is honored every step of the way.
2. Do you want to raise godly children? Start by having your life’s purpose in place BEFORE you have children. If dad and mom (or you as a single parent) are each focused on glorifying God, you will have much more clarity when you begin to raise your children.
3. Do you want to one day serve God and make a real difference in the world? Maybe you dream of making a significant difference in meeting a particular need in your community. Start now by taking advantage of today’s opportunity.
4. Do you want to make a real kingdom difference after you get out of school? Start now while you are still in school. Look for seemingly small ways to serve in your congregation or at the university.
Bottom line: We make a mistake by focusing on someday. Today is the day you and I have been given. What I do with today, how I behave today, will shape and form what my “someday” will look like.