A thought to ponder...

This cooler, rainy weather makes me really appreciate the warm sunny days we had last week and makes me look forward to the end of the week! So far it is suppose to be really nice! Today I was thinking about all of the trials, discomforts, and not so nice things in my life lately and then I stopped and thought… you know though - these same things bring me much blessing, joy and comfort! I thought I would share some examples:

Rainy weather - time to catch up on neglected housework,
boring drive (and almost falling asleep) to the auction to sell pigs – good excuse to stop and get ice cream =),
having my day interrupted yesterday to serve others – made me stop and think what I’m really here on this earth for and that I want to use my time to honor and glorify the Lord by helping others.

I was also reminded of this by a song I heard yesterday while working out in the greenhouse.

Work, for the night is coming, Work through the morning hours;
Work for the dew is sparkling, Work ‘mid springing flowers.
Work when the day grows brighter, Work in the glowing sun;
Work, for the night is coming, when man’s work is done.

Work, for the night is coming, Work through the sunny noon;
Fill brightest hours with labor, Rest comes sure and soon.
Give every flying minute, Something to keep in store;
Work, for the night is coming, When man works no more.

Work, for the night is coming, Under the sunset skies;
While their bright tints are glowing, Work, for daylight flies.
Work till the last beam fadeth, Fadeth to shine no more;
Work while the night is darkening, When man’s work is o’er.

Soon our work will be over… what are you working for? How are you using your time?