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Have you ever thought about how small our lives are in the expanse of eternity? Life is short and we should make it count.
Key Points:
- We spend too much time thinking about now and not later.
- Our purpose is not about making ourselves comfortable, but living on mission. (1 Corinthians 9:24.)
- We get one chance at this life on earth, so let’s not waste it. (Hebrews 12:1.)
Quote This:
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing. I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified.
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Have you ever had an experience that caused you to think about the shortness of life? Explain.
- Read James 4:14. Why is it important to reflect on the shortness of life?
- How much do you think about eternity in an average week? How much do you think about temporary stuff?
- Read Colossians 3:1-2. How should the reality of eternity change our priorities?
- Read Philippians 3:13-14. Summarize Paul’s mission statement from these verses? What is yours?
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
