THE REAL DAY TO MARK

[plavious]

“Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them.” - (Eccelesiastes 12:1)

One thing very common to most people especially to us youth, is the inability to reflect deeply about the possible outcome of many of the decisions and actions we take. This is even more pronounced during festive periods. At such times, youths tend to throw caution to the wind. Every year, we keep having records of tragedies marking celebrations like birthdays, graduation parties and even valentine day which today is noted for. Those who fall victims of these tragic incidences never imagined that such supposed moments of joy and celebrations will result in their tragic end.

Youths should  be more reflective about their lives and actions. We should see this time of our youthful age as the best time to remember our Creator and surrender our lives to Him. We are cautions against pushing that decision forward till it becomes practically too late to take the decision any more as death would have come and forever end every opportunity of getting right with him. A life lived in pleasure without God is vain.

There is no better time to draw ourserves to the Lord than now. Today is the real day everyone actually has assurance and guarantee over. In fact, whatever will happen at the very next moment is not within the control of anyone. It is for this reason that it is considered foolish for anyone to gamble with his life and opportunity which today presents. Youths must quit the idea that youthful age is supposed to be a period for pleasure. It is foolhardy to hope to get reconciled with God later in one’s life after one has passed the youthful age. There is no time better than now! 

What if today is to be our very last here on earth; how prepared are we to face God? The real day to mark is the day you get reconciled with your Creator. Why not make today that day!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY 

[plavious]

Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.