For me, Yes, for you, No

“We have an idea that God is leading us to a particular end, a desired goal; He is not…His purpose is that I depend on Him and His power now. God is not working toward a particular finish; His end is the process—I see Him walking on the waves, no shore in sight, no success, no goal, just the absolute certainty that it is all right because I see Him walking on the sea.” –Oswald Chambers

The Tozer book I’m reading deals with this concept as well. It’s all about the Eternity of God. If God is eternal and I am not, at least this life is not, then the present moment is crucial. It’s way past time to cultivate a burden for specific people. I act as though eternity doesn’t exist for others. I certainly act as though it does for me. I’m set. I got my salvation ticket and when heaven comes down and hell rises up, I’ll be safe and sound. “Redeem the time, Smith.” I used to want to be a prayer warrior. What happened? My hands became Martha’s, and well, maybe they still are.