Let's Make the Most of Time
Let’s maximize time, applying life’s best lessons
learned from experiences allowed by God, the greatest Teacher
Who asserted the privilege to love Him and neighbors as we love ourselves
while seeking His grace toward character betterment.
Let’s value time, understanding what’s essential
since doing so is vital for wisdom-gaining
keeping us peace-filled, shielded from doubt or bitterness
yet diligently toiling, not plagued with indolence-peril.
Let’s spend time well, prioritizing the eternal we must cherish
such is faith in the Lord against the temporal and worldly vain
as we trust His truth revealed through His holy Scriptures
empowering us to live blissfully triumphant.
Let’s be warned to use time, not focusing on selfish gain
overcoming discontentment, covetousness and pride
vanquishing self-righteousness, self-pity, self-glorying pursuits
thus, we are exhorted to walk through the Holy Spirit’s guidance.
Let’s enjoy the time* granted us, choosing to do what’s right
serving the Lord by ministering to others with kindness
praying, reaching-out, sharing, caring along compassion’s practice
wasting not moments toward regrets’ anguish.
*Ephesians 5:10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
Ephesians 5:16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
June 10, 2020
1st place, "Time" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke; judged on 6/11/2020.
Copyright © Beata Agustin | Year Posted 2020
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