Life is Short but Eternity is Forever.
A young man came to W. E. Gladstone when he was Prime Minister of England and said, “Mr.
Gladstone, I would appreciate you giving me a few minutes in which I might lay before you my
plans for the future. I would like to study law.” “Yes,” said the great statesman, “and what then?”
“Then, sir, I would like to gain entrance to the Bar of England.”
“Yes, young man, and what then?”
"Then, sir, I hope to have a place in Parliament, in the House of Lords.” “Yes, young man, what
then?” pressed Gladstone.
“Then I hope to do great things for Britain.” “Yes, young man, and what then?”
“Then, sir, I hope to retire and take life easy.” “Yes, young man, and what then?” he tenaciously
asked.
“Well, then, Mr. Gladstone, I suppose I will die.” “Yes, young man, and what then?” The young
man hesitated and then said, “I never thought any further than that, sir.”
Looking at the young man sternly and steadily, Gladstone said, “Young man, you are a fool. Go
home and think life through!”
This young man's plans are only for the temporary world. When considering life we should add
the ever after. The soul lives forever as all humans from the nostrils of God by-way-of Adam and
Eve.
I have often said we only pass this way once in a lifetime and cannot return to the past to
correct our errors. However the future is ahead so make sure God is engaged and active in our
decisions and choices.
The wisest man admonishes us to acknowledge God in all our ways.
Trust God from the bottom of your heart, don't try to figure out everything on your own, listen to
God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go, he's the one who will keep you on track.
Don't assume that you know it all.
Run to God! (The Message Bible, Proverbs 3:5)
The decisions we make are important to our state in eternity. Never leave God out of your life
endeavours.
It is better to build your house upon the rock (eternal God), than to build upon the sand
(temporary foundation).
In all your ways acknowledge God and surely He will direct your path.
Marcel and Jacqueline Bruff
@walkgoodinchtist
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