It is time to count
with the measurement
of eternity,and not with the short trapped gaze
of this passing age.
It is time to lay up heaven treasure,
so that we do not
with wistful tears,
wonder what our lives
might have been.
It is time to go into the
harvest fields,
and with word yoked actions
pull forth
weight of blessing into other lives.
It is time to talk with those
whose grief edged loneliness
smothers them,
allowing their fragile formed words
space and time.
It is time to refuse to judge
when help is needed,
and to not wait for thanks,
knowing recompense
will come in other ways.
It is time to run the race,
to fight the good fight,
and to hear the well done,
when this time comes to an end.
I like the phrase, "It is time to count with the measurement of eternity." We can become so narrow visioned with our own life that we miss the big picture of what God wants to do in and through us. This life is not all that there is; there is so much more ahead. This physical life is like a breath that passes. If we live in the light of eternity we will choose the better way for us and for others, and we will be so glad we did.
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