From Gary... The Dash

This simple poem speaks volumes as to the importance of how we live our lives.  This world can be a difficult place to live; there can be many obstacles, but with God's help we can enjoy our time here. Two passages of Scripture came to mind that I consider important...

 Matthew, Chapter 7

  24  “Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.   25  The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it didn’t fall, for it was founded on the rock.   26  Everyone who hears these words of mine, and doesn’t do them will be like a foolish man, who built his house on the sand.  27  The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it fell—and great was its fall.”

Ephesians, Chapter 5

 15  Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise;  16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.  17 Therefore don’t be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

At the end of the day, how you live your life is how you live YOUR LIFE.  Make it worthwhile, make every second count!!!  Ask yourself this question: Would my life be better if I followed Jesus or not? I think in the affirmative; why?

Matthew, Chapter 17

 1 After six days, Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John his brother, and brought them up into a high mountain by themselves.  2 He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light.  3 Behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them talking with him. 

  4  Peter answered, and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, let’s make three tents here: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 

  5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them. Behold, a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.”

Who you listen to really does make a difference as to what your "DASH" is composed of.  Listen to God, listen to Jesus.  You will never be sorry, never!!!