This morning I faced a decision. Should I do my usual long morning walk or should I take a day off? We planned to participate in a workday at a home for women recovering from addictions. I knew that if I walked, I would not have the necessary energy to fully dedicate myself to the work projects. I love to walk, so it was hard to give it up, even for a day. But I chose not to walk.
My choice was a small sacrifice in order to do some good for others. I think that we are faced with dozens of these types of decisions each day. Should I do this, which I really want to do and which benefits me? Or should I do that, which really helps someone else?
I Timothy 6:18-19 gives us some guidelines for making the right decisions, when it says, “They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.” The overall guideline is to do good things for people. Be generous in good works and always ready to share in these works. By doing so, you are building a strong foundation for your life. And, in fact, are experiencing the true joy of life.
Reluctant Retiree 