What Would I Change?

January 12, 2025
 
Reflections from the Heart of Allan Redenius
Have you ever had those times of nostalgia, days of reminiscing?  Sometimes, I think too much of days gone by.  Of course, of those days, I cannot change.  I am today part of my decisions made yesterday, whether they were good or bad.  So, my thought for today is this.  What decisions would I change if I had life to live over again?
 
I think ultimately the answer to that question, “what would I change,” revolves around two words, more or less. Hopefully, prayerfully, if I had to live life over again, I would make more good decisions and less bad decisions.  Here's a list of the “less of” things I would change if I could.
 
Wait a minute!  I'm not about to tell you about my frailties, weaknesses, and poor decisions of the past.  Like most people, I am more than willing to tell you of my good decisions that have made me into the great person I am.  O.K…the word “great” might be an over exaggeration.  Obviously, grandstanding is something I need less of and humility is something I need more of in my life. 😊
 
If everything boils down to two words, “more or less,” then I believe I can sum up what I would change in my past life rather succinctly.  They are;

• Sin less; and
• Love Jesus more.

Solomon kind of sums up my thinking in his Book of Wisdom in Ecclesiastes 12:13 (NIV).  “... here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.”
 
See what happens when you get up at 3:00 AM and think too much?  On the other hand, did not Jesus arise early to pray and be with His Father?   Try sleeping less and praying more.
 
Zzzzzzz  
Pastor Allan
 
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