You must first receive blessings in your life
Philippians 4:4~7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (6~7)
♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #621 Praise, O My Soul (#13 in previous version)
More than anything, our lives must be blessed. Our thoughts and ideals must be in the highest place while our hearts remain at a low place. If you have low thoughts but a high heart, that is arrogance. Making the best of today with lofty ideals and a humble heart is the greatest blessing God has given to us.
1. The youth are wasting their time
If you manage your time well, you will enjoy lifelong answers. The Jews are so thorough with their time management that there is a Jewish proverb that says a friend who visits you with no prior appointment is your enemy. Hence they have become an influential nation throughout the entire world. Moreover, successful elite know how to utilize their time valuably. The deciding factor between a developed country and an underdeveloped country is also time management. Because 24 hours in a day have been equally given to everyone, you must utilize that time the best you can. How should I best manage my time today?
2. They cannot withstand small hardships
If you can learn from hardships, you will stand as the victor. The 7 Remnants. of the Bible changed difficulties into the greatest blessings, and the Early Church and Paul sought out God’s important plan within sufferings and persecutions. The method of making the best of today is through prayer. Because prayer is limitless, it can do anything, and it is also the secret to holding your ground amidst trials.
3. They live by their own thoughts
Regardless of our situation, if we remember our Creator God and look to Him with prayer, we will gain power. All answers can be discovered within prayer. The moment you uncover God’s great plan, you will enjoy true happiness. Through prayer, you will gain peace of heart and an understanding of others. If you are to discover true thanksgiving for God in the midst of prayer, that is true prayer. God promised to guard our hearts and our minds. If we are able to realize God’s thoughts and plan through prayer, we will have no choice but to succeed.
-God’s blessing is the same today. Meditate upon how you will receive and enjoy the same life answers as the 7 Remnants in the Bible. Also meditate on what you must begin today.
Remnant Study of Evangelism Lecture 226 / 2010.5.1