SELFISHNESS
Today's reading: 1 Samuel 26-31

"...Don't be selfish with what the Lord has given us..." 1 Samuel 30:23 NLT

You may think I'm going to 'preach' about tithing.

Maybe you're guessing that my writings will be focused around talents and the simple fact that if you don't use them, you could lose them.

Quite possibly, you'll wondering when I'll launch into a tyrade about cleaning out your closets and giving your excess to the needy.

It very well may be that the Lord is speaking to you about any or all of those things today. But for me? For me, He's placed one thought in my mind and one thought only--my time.


You see, of the 24 hours given to each day, the Creator of the Universe has placed each and every one of those hours in my hands to use as I see fit or deem necessary.

Am I using my alotted minutes wisely? Am I spending them thoughtfully? Am I getting the most 'bang for my buck' with each and every sweep of the clock's hands?

Do I waste what He's given me worrying? Doubting? Fuming? Do I get to the final countdown of the day and realize I've done little else than question who He is?

God has given me the gift of today, will I be selfish with that gift...or will I make an effort to share it with the world?