As we all look to another year, some things certainly come to mind as we consider what God has planned for all of us in the future.
THE PARADOX: We have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less. We buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We also laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We try to clean up the air, but worry little about polluting the souls. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but seem to accomplish nothing. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less with others. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and with small characters, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything that should come naturally. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. We live in a time when our thoughts and voice can transmitted around the world by the Internet, but we can't say "I am sorry" to those we love who are sitting right next to us.
THE PARADOX: We have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less. We buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We also laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We try to clean up the air, but worry little about polluting the souls. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but seem to accomplish nothing. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less with others. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and with small characters, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything that should come naturally. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. We live in a time when our thoughts and voice can transmitted around the world by the Internet, but we can't say "I am sorry" to those we love who are sitting right next to us.
REMEMBER, The Past is Gone, but the Future is New Every Morning: SO … spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, to say a kind word to someone who looks up to you because they are shorter, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give from your heart that doesn't cost a cent. Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. Remember, a kiss and a hug will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember, to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak about Him who gives everything to you, and take time to share those precious thoughts and blessings with those in need. Remember, life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but who we share them with; so take each breath God has given and Praise Him; then go out and share His love with others.
Finally
LOVE IS ETERNAL AND THAT IS THE ONLY THING THAT WILL LAST
We wish you a Happy New Year and God’s Blessing as you
We wish you a Happy New Year and God’s Blessing as you
Share His love during 2009
