Importance of time using
Time & Friends
(author unknown)
Imagine there is a bank that credits your account each morning with $86,400. It carries over no balance from day to day. Every evening it deletes whatever part of the balance you failed to use during the day. What would you do? Draw out every penny, of course!
Each of us has such a bank. Its' name is TIME. Every morning, it credits you with 86,400 seconds. Every night it writes off, as lost, whatever of this you have failed to invest to good purpose. It carries over no balance. It allows no overdraft. Each day it opens a new account for you. Each night it burns the remains of the day.
If you fail to use the day's deposits, the loss is yours. There is no going back. There is no drawing against the "tomorrow."
You must live in the present on today's deposits. Invest it so as to get from it the utmost in health, happiness, and success! The clock is running. Make the most of today.
To realize the value of ONE YEAR, ask a student who failed a grade.
To realize the value of ONE MONTH, ask a mother who gave birth to a premature baby.
To realize the value of ONE WEEK, ask the editor of a weekly newspaper.
To realize the value of ONE HOUR, ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.
To realize the value of ONE MINUTE, ask a person who missed the train.
To realize the value of ONE SECOND, ask a person who just avoided an accident.
To realize the value of ONE MILLISECOND, ask the person who won a silver medal in the Olympics.
Treasure every moment that you have! And treasure it more because you shared it with someone special -- special enough to spend your time.
And remember that time waits for no one. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it's called the present!
Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, they share a word of praise, and they always want to open their heart to us.
For Proverbs 17:17, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Friendship
(by Bill Stevenson)
Note: This is my adaptation of the “A Friend” list (which I did not write). As you read it, think about you in relating to your spouse or, if you are not married, in relating to your best friend. I believe that only true Christians with Holy Spirit guidance (by living Proverbs 3:5-6) can eventually live it with the help of the Holy Spirit and God's Word.
>> >>> > As a Proverbs 17:17 Friend, I will try to....
A>>> Accepts the other person as he or she is.
B>>> Believes in the other person.
C>>> Calls the other person just to say “Hi”.
D>>> Doesn’t give up on the other person.
E>>> Envisions the whole of the other person (even the unfinished parts).
F>>> Forgives the other person’s mistakes.
G>>> Gives to the other person unconditionally.
H>>> Helps the other person.
I>>> Invites the other person over.
J>>> Just enjoys “being” with the other person.
K>>> Keeps the other person close at ”heart” by thinking thankfully of him or her often.
L>>> Loves the other person for who he or she is.
M>>> Makes a difference in the other person’s life.
N>>> Never judges the other person in a condemnatory way,
but appropriately teaches discerning right and wrong.
O>>> Offers the other person any needed support.
P>>> Picks the other person up by humor, encouraging, etc.
Q>>> Quiets the other person’s fears.
R>>> Raises the other person’s spirits.
S>>> Says nice things about the other person.
T>>> Tells the other person the truth when he or she needs to hear it.
U>>> Understands the other person.
V>>> Values the other person.
W>>> Walks beside the other person.
X>>> X-plains things the other person doesn’t understand.
Y>>> Yearns to maintain friendship with the other person.
Z>>> Zaps the other person back to reality (not verbally or physically violently).
But what does Philippians 4:4-8 say we should be thinking about (and think why I did not just put the 8th verse)?
“Rejoice in the Lord always.
I will say it again: Rejoice!
Let your gentleness be evident to all.
The Lord is near.
Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything,
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God.
And the peace of God,
which surpasses all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers [and sisters],
whatever is true,
whatever is noble,
whatever is just,
whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely,
whatever things are of good report--
if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--
meditate about such things.”
C -- Christ-likeness, unselfish concerns, & consideration
O -- observations
M -- mercy & money sharing
P -- perseverance, prayer, & patience
A -- attentiveness
S -- specific needs fulfilling
S -- spiritual reasons
I -- ideas & inspiration
O -- obedience to the Holy Spirit
N -- necessary or needed attitudes, actions, & aspirations
Jude 1:20-23
“20 But you, beloved,
building up yourselves on your most holy faith,
praying in The Holy Ghost,
21 keep yourselves in the love of God,
looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
22 And of some have compassion, making a difference.
23 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire;
hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.”
If you are a true Christian, what do the above Scripture indicate? Try to figure out why I bolded certain words and phrases before going on to the rest of the essay.
On September 2, 2005, I had a strange experience out of which a new way for introspection idea came. I wrote this testimony: “The Holy Spirit mentioned the word “priorities” last night just before I went to bed. I told Him that I already done an inventory of my abilities. He said that wasn’t the need for me and for some of those on e-mail list. He suggested doing a self-inventory in relation to the following list “The Commandments of Jesus” (compiler unknown). I was surprised because I thought I would do something more related to the Great Commission. Below is my first phase before reading the Scriptures:”
Commandments of Jesus
Topic Area 1-10 Scripture
1
Searching the Scriptures
9
Matthew 7:15-17 & 16:6-12; Mark 4:24; Luke 8:18 & 9:44; John 5:39 & 15:20
2
Faith
9
Matthew 6:25-34 & 14:27; Mark 5:36 & 11:22; Luke 12:4-7 & 29; John 14:1-27 & 20:27
3
Believe (Trust for Your Life)
9
Mark 1:5 & 11:24; John 6:28-29, 10:37-38, 12:36, 14:1 & 11
4
The New Birth ("Born Again From Above")
10
Matthew 12:33 & 23:26; Mark 9:50; Luke 10:20; John 3:7, 6:27, & 15:4
5
Receiving the Holy Spirit
10
Mark 7:27; Luke 11:5-13 & 24:49; John 7:37-38, 14:15-17, 15:26, 16:24, & 20:22
6
Repentance (Change)
7
Matthew 4:17 (Revelation 2:5), 6:33, 7:7, 11:25 & 28, & 16:24; Luke 13:24
7
Following Jesus
7
Matthew 3:13-15, 7:24, 11:29, & 28:19; Luke 9:23 & 22:17-19; John 12:26, 13:14-15, 14:23, & 15:9
8
Supreme Love to God
8
Matthew 4:7 & 10, & 23:9; Mark 12:30; Luke 12:5, John 4:23-24 & 5:22-23
9
Prayer
8
Matthew 6:6-8 & 9-13; Luke 6:28, 10:2, 21:36, 22:40-46; John 16:24-26
10
Unselfish Love from God the Father
6
Matthew 5:39-41, 44, & 48, 19:21, 26:52; Luke 6:27-28 35, 12:33, 21:19
11
Meekness (Humbleness)
7
Matthew 11:29, 20:25, 23:8; Mark 10:43-44; Luke 10:20, 14:8-11, & 17:10
12
Against Covetousness
3
Matthew 5:42, 6:19-20, & 23:23; Luke 11:41, 12:15 & 14:12-13
13
Against Hypocrisy
2
Matthew 6:1-6, & 16-18, 23:2-3; Luke 12:1, 20:46-47; John 2:16
14
Wisdom
7
Matthew 7:6, 10:11 & 16-17, 15:12-14; Luke 9:5, 10:10-11, 22:35-36
15
Letting Your "Light" Shine
5
Matthew 5:16; Mark 5:19; Luke 6:36 & 11:35; John 4:35, 12:35, 15:8 & 16
16
Our Duty to God and Others
6
Matthew 5:25 & 34-37, 19:5-6 & 17; Mark 4:22, 9:38-40, 12:17; Luke 10:8; John 6:12
17
Our Love for Other Christians
6
Matthew 5:24, 7:1-5, 18:10-15; Mark 9:50; Luke 6:37 & 17:3-4; John 7:24 & 15:12
18
Our Duty to Our "Neighbor"
4
Matthew 19:17-19; Luke 6:31
19
Preaching the Gospel
1
Matthew 10:7-8 & 27, 28:19-20; Mark 4:22 & 16:15; Luke 24:46-47; John 21:15-17
20
Preparing to be Faithful Unto Death
6
Matthew 10:19 & 23; Luke 6:23 & 21:28; John 6:41; Revelation 2:10 & 3:11
21
Ready for the Second Coming of Christ
7
Matthew 7:21-23; Luke 12:35-36, & 40, 17:31-32 & 21:8 & 34; Mark 13:5-6 & 34-37; Revelation 2:25 & 3:2-3
“In conclusion, my priorities should be”:
1 Loving God more
2 Becoming more Christ-like
3 Sharing God’s truths with others
4 Searching the Scriptures and creating Bible study tools
5 Doing intercessory prayer
6 Counsel others
7 Go against unBiblical teaching and hypocrisy
Recent projects:
Unity-- ETRSF (20 pgs.)-- edition 2-- https://app.box.com/s/ynfsfibpct9kadrvyfbi5m2ulpp4iq3s
***‘Eternal Life’ and ‘Everlasting Life’ New Testament Bible Study Tool-- https://app.box.com/s/fbpozxudznw9zuewzh2xst8drwlb22ex
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For Educators-Teachers-- ETRSF (29 pgs.)-- https://app.box.com/s/eq56u52stc7wmva7swes9gsyswiap185
Time usage exhortations and advice-- ETRSF-- https://app.box.com/s/y475dheh5wtoh9breg55c58g90h1eulu
About Testing, Examining, and Questioning-- ETRSF (13 pgs.)-- https://app.box.com/s/a0asiwu9h4ycnyhr2j5mrhqmtmugette
Bible Study Tool About Prayer and Praying-- ETRSF (25 pgs.)-- https://app.box.com/s/82kghsq8ba31i8689i9gyb4s5cc7lx76
About Rulers and Ruling-- ETRSF (11 pages)-- https://app.box.com/s/6qh208lcdta0f2p7887jsxg35pmz2951
'Justice' Bible Study Tool-- ETRSF (22 pgs,)-- https://app.box.com/s/kcyin2yqa7hxlm8416delao6vzpnv0hi
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Bible lover Bill
Romans 8:28, Proverbs 3:5-6, Philippians 4:4-8, and Jude 20-25
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