WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH YOURSELF?

“I do not know what to do with myself” is a common complaint. You can’t do much with other problems until you deal with this one.

What JESUS did with Himself.  He used His life on earth for a purpose that was greater than the moment.

He kept the Father’s will always in mind.  Remember:  “He who sacrifices his conscience for a selfish ambition burns a beautiful picture to obtain the ashes.”

You can decide to correct some destructive habits:  jealousy, temper, etc.  Not easy, of course, but diligent effort will produce amazing results.

Try doing something that you know God will approve.  “All evil is due to unused life.”  (Erich Fromm) e H

Are You Personally Responsible?

“We live in an age of specialization where nine out of ten specialists are so specialized that they have to recommend other specialists.”

You and I must remember that there are certain basic responsibilities that must be met on an individual level. They cannot be shifted to a “specialized agency.”

One of these is that I am accountable for the way that I use the talents and the opportunities given to me.  This recognition will prevent my becoming immersed in jealousy, laziness, or a hyper-critical attitude.

I WILL NOT HAVE THE TIME FOR THESE TIME-CONSUMING ITEMS!