The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I
came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
A study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania
and University of California Los Angeles wanted to find out, "if you had
to choose between more time and more money, what would it be?" While they
found most respondents answered, "more money", they also found that
those who preferred "more time" were generally happier! It reminded
me of a story.
A wealthy businessman was shocked to see a fisherman
sitting beside his boat, playing with a small child. So the businessman asked,
"Why aren't you out fishing?" The fisherman replied, "Because
I've caught enough fish for one day." "Why don't you catch some
more?" the businessman further inquired.
"What would I do with them?" asked the
fisherman. "You could earn more money," said the businessman.
"Then with the extra money, you could buy a bigger boat, go into deeper
waters, and catch more fish. Then you would make enough money to buy nylon
nets. With the nets, you could catch even more fish and make more money. With
that money you could own two boats, maybe three boats. Eventually you could
have a whole fleet of boats and be rich like me."
"Then what would I do?" replied the fisherman.
"Then you could really enjoy life," answered the businessman. The fisherman
looked at the businessman quizzically and asked, "What do you think I'm
doing now?"
Let's not get so wrapped up in work, that we simply
forget to enjoy life – the life that He wants to give us more abundantly! Take
some time and be sure to praise God for the life that He's provided.
Dear Lord, thank You for the life that You gave us. Help
us to enjoy the time that You have given to us. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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