What Are You Doing With Your Day?

by: Dan Curry

How many times do you feel like just staying in bed and relaxing or sleeping just a “few more minutes”? If you are honest probably more than you would like to admit to yourself or anyone else. This is a feeling that all of us have at one time or another. It is interesting that usually this is when it is a day when there is something that is a “have to do” thing. You know like work or school or some appointment that must be kept. Now if it is a day off and there is a “fun” thing scheduled there is no problem in jumping out of bed and getting ready and starting the day. Our perspective is completely and totally different. Seemingly mundane things however can also be changed to “fun” things if we have the proper perspective toward them.

Many times when it comes to our Christian responsibilities we develop this same attitude of “Do I have to?” Of course, this certainly should not be the case at all. We need to remember that a willingness to submit to God’s will also means that we must willingly be ready to DO His will. Not just when it fits into our schedule but every day.

Many passages come to mind but let us look at two of them. In the first one Jesus is about to heal a blind man in John chapter 9, notice verse 4:

John 9:4

"We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is coming when no one can work.

Some translations put it as “I must work” but the original language indicates “We” as more accurate. This denotes that not only was Jesus indicating that He needed to be doing the will of the Father as an opportunity arose but that His disciples must be doing the same thing. Neglecting that opportunity was not an option in His mind and neither should it be in the mind and hearts of His followers.

Does this mean that we cannot work or attend school? Certainly not, but what it does mean is found in Colossians 3:23-24

Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.

Also we must remember the words found in James 4:17

Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin.

Neglecting one’s duty as a Christian is sin. Every Christian is to be an example to others around them. So whatever you are doing, whether at work, school or even during leisure time, a Christ-like attitude should be demonstrated. This is a process and although one should never expect perfection one should be striving for growth and improvement constantly. When you are “seeking first the kingdom” then it will be easier for you to shine your Christian light.

Make a commitment to yourself to not be neglectful. Do not avoid or put off studying God’s word. Surrounding yourself with fellow Christians as much as possible, both in attending worship as well as other functions and in your leisure time will only help. The more you have and develop close relationships with like minded people the easier it will be to have the right mindset.

Finally do not be neglectful in sharing your faith. Be ready to “make a defense” as Peter tells us in 1 Peter 3:15. God loves you and wants you to spend eternity with Him in heaven. Do not be guilty of procrastination in assuring your place in the Lamb’s book of life.

Jesus said that “We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day. So what are you doing with your Day?