You know, there are allot of things we used to do that become just a memory. We often move on in life. I used to play hockey. I used to skate up and down the ice, doing drills, taking shots, poke checking the opposition.
.......But that was a long time ago.
At one time I worked at a home improvement warehouse. I helped customers, did special orders, punched in and out, stocked shelves, and did install promotions.
.......But that was a long time ago.
What about you?
Maybe at one time you were highly skilled at something. You had a sport, a hobby, or a spare time interest. You were enthused, you were fired up, you worked on your skills, maybe your skills brought financial gain.
.......But that was a long time ago.
Maybe you used to live somewhere far away. You had friends there, you worked there, you went to church there. Perhaps that is where you went to school. Perhaps it was a difficult time where you learned some hard lessons.
.......But again, that was a long time ago.
There are many things that can come and go in our lives. King Solomon said that there is a time and a season for everything. We learn skills, we use those skills, later we retire those skills. We make friends, we spend time with those friends, we enjoy each other, but then life circumstances change. We get married, we go away to school, we move away to find employment. There are allot of things that can come and go in our lives. But there is at least one thing that should never come and go - our relationship with God. Once we gain a relationship with the Almighty God through Jesus Christ we should never neglect it. It should be vibrant, fresh, and alive! We should never have to say of our relationship with God;
.......But that was a long time ago.
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