Spending!

Some things, when they are spent, they are gone. Time spent cannot be regained. Money spent has been used and more must be made to replace it. Still, spending is unavoidable in life. Sometimes consideration is given to how long something will last as to whether it is worth spending on or not. I can remember as a child buying "Bighunk" bars (a hard daffy candy bar) because for my nickel they lasted longer than other candies. Even today I like to spend my money on things that will last.

Getting the most for our buck means we must give consideration to what we spend and how we spend it. This is no more true than when it comes to our life. It has been said, "The great use of a life is to spend it for something that outlasts it." (Williams James)

As Paul considered his ministry associated with the church at Corinth, he stated. . .
"(15) I WILL MOST GLADLY SPEND AND BE SPENT FOR YOUR SOULS. If I love you more, am I to be loved less?" ( 2 Corinthians 12:15 ESV)

Notice the spending of Paul's life was in relation to their SOULS; the eternal aspect of their life. Considering the impact of our life with regard to FUTURE GENERATIONS, our OWN SOUL, and the SOULS OF OTHERS is the greatest thing we can spend our life on. Setting our priorities by acknowledging what is of eternal consequence will make our life mean the most now and potentially have the greatest impact on the destiny of those around us. May we be willing to spend our time and energy on behalf of the SOULS of others.

Have a great day BEING A GOOD MANAGER OF THE LIFE GOD HAS GIVEN!
Carl

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