Y2K + 10

2010…a brand new decade is underway!  It seems like just last year we were caught up in the turn of the century Y2K frenzy.  There were fears and trepidations about computer glitches, power failures, and even the end of time as the clocks turned from 1999 to 2000.  And now here we are at the beginnings of a new decade.  Ten years have come and gone…and it gives me pause and causes me to reflect on those quickly gone ten years of my life.

Ten years ago, I was still teaching sixth graders, my twin daughters had just turned 20, and my son was still in high school.  So much has happened in their lives and mine, and it has gone so very quickly!

But the major consideration as I think about the last ten years is:  What have I accomplished in service for my Lord during that time?  God has blessed me with the opportunity to meet wonderful ladies, learn more about women’s ministry, share with others, and write for and lead women.  He has allowed me to pursue the passion He placed in my heart many years ago.  So, yes, I have been able to serve in some capacity, but I realize it has not been enough.  Ten years worth of my “works” would not stack up very highly.

As we begin this new decade, I hope you will join with me to reflect on your life over the past ten years.  What have you accomplished for the Lord?  What have you left undone?  How have you used your spiritual gifts?

Let’s not get bogged down in our failures and shortcomings, but let’s look to this new decade as a fresh start, a time to purposely serve our Saviour and fulfill His calling on our lives.

Dear Lord,  as we live this new year and new decade of our lives, we ask forYour blessings and Your guidance.  Help us to accomplish the work  You have for us as we realize the urgency to not let more time pass quickly by, but to be about Your business.  We thank You and love You.  Amen.