The Significant and The Insignificant

One afternoon I was praying with a friend of mine and I remember distinctly praying the following prayer.

“Lord, please help us focus on the significant things in life rather than focus on the insignificant.”

I could not help but think about how much energy we spend on insignificant things. I also couldn’t help but think about how often we spend so much time on the small and meaningless things that keep us from what really matters and what is really important.

Sadly, one day we wake up and find ourselves tethered to a life filled with insignificant things. Each choice we make impacts our daily life and our future. Significant events like graduating from college, getting married, having a child or getting a promotion at work, and yes, sadly, loss can leave an indelible mark on our lives.

Ultimately, the choices we make every day make our lives better or they don’t. They also either invest in eternity or they don’t.

I once read, “It is choice, not chance, that determines our future.”

To live the life most of us long for is accomplished only through intentional, methodical and decisive planning.

Our decision to follow through on those choices is almost always the key to our success. Success looks different to different people, but most of us know what success feels like. We feel joy, peace of mind, and sometimes our success can change the trajectory of our lives.

Most of us have heard “Wherever we put our time, talents, and treasure, there is where our heart is.” And that indicates what we value. It can be painful and can cause regret how we spend our money and time, or it can bring us great joy. Looking at our checkbooks, credit cards and bank statements show where all our money went. The checkbook does not lie. There are many times I wish it did, but it doesn’t. It is then that we must face the truth of the choices we have made.

I hope to start focusing our attention today on what is significant and meaningful. We are never too old to change. It is never too late to change and the Lord is right there to help you. God can remake us and change us as we seek Him.

But here is something ironic – sometimes some of the most insignificant things can actually be significant. We must also remember that sometimes the things in our life that may seem mundane and meaningless are not mundane after all.

I pray we will have eyes to see the significant things of life, yet also not miss out on those seemingly insignirant things that are actually important.

So today, may your dreams and inspirations be fulfilled as you intentionally put your time, your talents, and your treasure toward a life that will leave a significant mark on things. Celebrate the significant things of life, and if the insignificant turn out to be significant celebrate those too.

Be blessed my friends