A whole decade of time, as we define it, is gone. 10 years ago, as i write this, everyone was holding their breath, wondering what would happen when the clocks & computers rolled to all zeros. We were all talking about then new millenium & what would happen in the 2000's. Do your remember?
I am amazed that very few people are talking about this being the end of a decade & the beginning of a new one. The end of the 2000's forces me to reflect on the past and then think about the next decade coming up. What impact do I want to have over the next 10 years? What does God want to see from me 10 years from now, when we turn to 2020?
Don't we all want to have a profound impact on the world in some way? Don't we all want to leave a legacy that really makes a difference? One thing I do know from my short 34 years here is this: if we don't take small baby steps forward each day, if we don't work towards a landmark/goal, NOTHING will EVER happen that is profound. We must plod along, every day, towards the mark that we feel God has called us to.
I wish I knew exactly what to say about my goals for 10 years from now. But I can't answer that right now. Personally, I for sure want to be living a more sanctified life, in close fellowship with God and his Son. Our children are a good goal to have on the radar. I want to see them living lives of service and submission to Christ. What beyond that? How can a best serve him? Show me God. Show us God.
Are you ready to hear him? If you are already razor focused and doing what he wants, keep going. Don't give up. At the same time, I think the end of a decade is a good time to fine tune your focus. Let's do it.
(btw, my son carson just asked: what's Y2K? funny how time changes things, huh?)
5 comments:
Y2K feels like yesterday!!! Time just seems to get faster and faster.... May God bless you in the next 10 years and use you to impact HIS WORLD for HIS GLORY!!!
Thanks Janell. Love, J
Great post Janell, as always! It is amazing how fast time goes, it does seem like only a few years ago we were worrying about Y2K. In fact, I betcha Jeanne still has food in her basement from then, ha! But, on the other hand, look how much has happened in 10 years, we didn't have kiddos 10 years ago, wow! By the way, there is still a small chance we will head out to Illinois in the morning, call us nuts, but is your house still available Sat night?
Great post! Thanks Janelle.
Hi Janell: It is with great interest that I read your blog. At 85 years of age will I see the end of another decade? Surely I must be about God's goals for my life and just doing for him with all my might in the time I have left. Never know how much time that is. U. Bob and I enjoy each day God gives us and give him our all each day. That is a real satisfaction. God Bless you and your lovely family in 2010 and just do your best each day and never feel guilty that you have not done enough. Families are important also. Luv ya much. A. Arlene
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