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[W560]What Matters In Life

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Most of us go on with our lives without a clear goal ? and without clear priorities. Perhaps some have become tired of not being able to hit their goals in the past, and have become disappointed for so many times ? that leaving it all up to destiny or to a higher, divine power seems to be the better choice.

These unclear goals would affect how we see our lives and how we continue on living. Our priorities will also be as blurry. These will lead us to ask: ?What matters most in life really??

What matters most in life is determined by what we consider to be valuable to us. If we hold it dearly above else, then it would become the center of our lives ? and all our efforts would be guided by it. All our decisions will also be based on the effect these will have on what we label as important in our lives.

For some, what matters most in life are their careers. They feel their lives will be better off with successful careers. Excelling in one's field becomes an obsession, and failure on it will not be acceptable. To extremists, their careers become their lives ? and nothing could come in between, not even their families and special people in their lives.

There are also those people that consider their families to be the center of their lives. What matters most in life for them, is a healthy and happy family. They love their families so much, that no amount of money can take their attentions away from them. They are so bent in protecting their families, that nothing can lure them to give their loved-ones up.

What matters most in life for some, is Jesus. They place Him front and center. All decisions and actions are based on what Jesus would have done, if He were in their places. They live life with the Bible guiding their way. They love walking the higher path ? unpopular by most, but the right thing to do. Pleasing the Lord is their drive and making Him happy is their pleasure. They put their trust, faith and confidence in God Almighty ? knowing that He should matter in everybody's lives.

How about you? What matters most in your life?

Perhaps the best way to go about this is to understand that our lives in this world are temporary. We are just borrowing these from a divine power who will someday ask for these back. So when it comes to determining what matters most in life, our attention should be directed to those that are more permanent ? and those that will have a lasting effect, either to humanity or to our individual souls.

Making a difference to humanity will outlive the temporary life you have. Starting on your own family would be a very good way to start. And as you continue on to embrace those outside as part of your extended family, you will certainly make a difference to many more lives. And all these are only possible if you have placed Jesus in the driver's seat of your life. So what do you think should matter most in your life right now? Or should I say, WHO should?

1. Introduction
In life's journey, it is necessary to learn to distinguish the important from the urgent and the unimportant; the things that have lasting value from those whose value is very temporary. It is wise to start everything by asking oneself will it make a difference 2 years, 5 years, or even 10 years from now? This will help us have a better perspective of what really matters i.e. the things which will last and make a positive difference in our lives and the lives of others especially those who are close to us.
2. How do we relate to ourselves and others?
In terms of our accomplishments in our final moments in this life: - what will be the most common recollections? Our wealth, our hurts, or the joy or pain we brought to others? - what would we have done differently if we had another chance? Why not utilize the chance now? In terms of our relationships with others, we can ask: - what will I be remembered for? E.g. my temper or my concern for the less privileged.. (remember Mother Theresa) - is it more important to win a trivial argument and lose a longtime friend? Two years down the line will it matter who won the argument? - does it pay to be depressed by things which will not matter a year down the line? Would it not be more useful to dwell on the things which truly will matter? e.g. if you are in college, the career you choose will matter, however the football team you support may have very little to do with your career so why fight somebody else because they do not support your team? - Is your work more important than your family? Do you spend time with them? When you are 80 years old, what will matter more - the millions you have made or the fact that your family is still in tact?
There are things you can do something about and others you cannot do anything about. Don't waste time on those you cannot do anything about or else they may even make you sick - high blood pressure, ulcers, etc. Why worry? Doctors tell us that some diseases are caused by worrying too much. Some other diseases are caused by grudges and bitterness. Probably the people who have made you bitter are busy elsewhere enjoying themselves without a clue as to your misery.
3. Conclusion
So think right and do right and life will be much better for you. There is always a need to reflect on what is of value everyday. Everyone should take a few minutes everyday to audit each day and to ask oneself - was I the best I could ever be? How many people did I hurt knowingly? It is difficult to undo the hurt we do to others. We should therefore always try to avoid hurting people in the first place by what we say and do. The tongue (mouth) usually is the greatest culprit in hurting others and creating unnecessary enemies.
When all has been said and done what matters most? Think about it.
Paul Muinde is the developer of Software (Digital Praise and Worship Partner).

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