Life can be quite complex these days and we need to take at least some of the blame for our present predicament.
Through it all, what has not changed over the centuries that humankind has existed is how much time we’re all allocated each day.
No, we are certainly not allocated the same number of days, hours and minutes, but time remain constant.
What we do with that precious commodity is up to each person.
Technology may seem like a timely friend, but it can also perhaps become one of our greatest enemies.
In my business endeavors, technological advances have dramatically changed the way I conduct my insurance practice. There is certainly less face contact with clients.
Personally, I miss the good old personal contact of looking directly into the other person’s eyes.
FaceTime and Zoom may be efficient, but I don’t believe they’re nearly as effective as face-to-face meetings.
Seeking a simpler life has a certain appeal to me, and I believe it’s a worthy topic of discussion.
This fast-paced world can certainly drive some to extreme measures. We can easily become consumed by technological advances, and we can be enslaved by its glamor and glitter.
We may think we’re accomplishing much, but what are we surrendering in the process? Are we becoming more like the machines that orchestrate so much of our waking hours?
King David, in Psalm 16:8-11, concludes his thoughts on his personal path of life and joy.
Those few verses from this Messianic psalm follow: “I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore, my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices. My body also will rest secure, because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
In our life journey, we are all faced with many challenges that can take away the joy of a given day and often longer periods of time.
Some will even succumb and give up on life rather than face the pressures of what they consider a hopeless existence.
Over these past 40 years of attempting to live for Christ, I’ve come to realize that life is not meant to be a walk in the park.
Life is difficult and challenging. Time quickly slips by. We blink a few times and we are old and gray.
Frankly, I have no problem with aging since I know I’m just that much closer to meeting my Lord face-to-face.
Time is not the enemy of Christ followers. Time is simply how we measure our existence here on earth.
To me, the good news in living a simpler life is this: it’s finding pleasure in all our Lord provides. Every day is made special for His purpose!
“This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.”
— Psalm 118:24