With both the kids home for the summer we are already having the, "You need to do something constructive this summer" talk. I don't really know exactly what that means, but I remember my parents saying the same thing!
As I began to ponder what that means, the Lord said to me that we should all be doing something constructive this summer. Not just kids who are home from school. As I began thinking what that would look like, I went to God's Word for some ideas.
Ephesians 5:15-17 says, "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is."
We all need to be making the most of our time and using the opportunities God has given us to make a difference in the lives of those God has put in our path. God has given each of us a mission filed to impact people who are already in our everyday lives. We will either impact others or their lives will impact us.
What are somethings we can do to be contructive?
Read the Bible everyday, speak to your neighbors or someone who you come in contact with and start sharing love and Christ with them, start reaching out to family members you don't normally talk to and build up that relationship, pray with your spouse or family each week, go to church each week....the list is endless. Let me know if you have some things I could add to my list as well.
We can conquer this together! Lets commit to do things that will grow our relationship with God. That is productive and constructive! Not just for now, but for eternity.
