Hot Pursuit

Matt 6:33, 2 Tim 2:15, Phil 2:5, John 5:39

There are only 24 hours in a day, 6-8 hours of which we spend sleeping, 8-12 of which we spend working, 2-3 of which we spend eating and getting dressed, 1-2 of which we spend going to and from work. That leaves about 4 hours of free time each day. How do we spend that free time? Is any of it devoted to the development of the mind of Christ? Or do we spend it on things that will burn up? Like for instance…..EVERYTHING ELSE!!?? Even more telling, how do we spend our day of worship when we have 12 hours to devote to developing the mind of Christ? Do we even keep it holy or do we spend it gossiping about others, going to the movies, going to sporting events, shopping, or getting our hair done/cut, and doing our own thing?  How is it that we can still sing the songs from back in the day but we can’t recall exactly how that scripture reads or where it’s found? There is only one thing that the redeemed will take to heaven with them, that is their purified and holy minds.  Reaching this perfection of Christian character is not a haphazard occurrence.  It requires determined effort, planning, and cooperation on our part. If we spend our days in pursuit of everything else, the thing that we will need most in the end will be outside of our grasp. Rethink your agenda and schedule each day and include time with Jesus for by beholding you will become changed!