BRIGHTEN THE CORNER WHERE YOU ARE.

 

I have outlived most of my contemporaries

and would image I am getting close to the 

end of my life here on earth.

But when I reflect back on my life why were

there no great accomplishments for Christ?

For more than sixty years I have wanted to

do great things for Christ.  But, they did not

happen.

Is it very possible that we have been taking

the attitude of the world in wanting to do

great things?

The Lord seems to be drawing a thought 

to my mind.  Is it my mind that wants to 

do great things, but not the will of God for

me?  Is it something else he has in mind

for me?

Remember, it is God that gives us the 

gifts he wants us to have.  He is the one

who gives us our strengths - and perhaps

weaknesses.  He teaches us;

"It is the one and only Spirit who

distributes all these gifts.  He alone

decides which gift each person should

have."

(1 Corinthians 12:11 NLT)

Perhaps I am wanting someone else's gift

and need to consider the little spot God 

has placed me in.

Christ tells us that we cannot even get

into the kingdom of Heaven unless we

become like little children.  The Lord

seems to have been impressing on my 

mind the children's song written by

Ina D. Ogdon back in 1913.

"Do not wait until some deed of greatness you may do,

Do not wait to shed your light afar;

To the many duties ever near you now be true,

Brighten the corner where you are.

Refrain:

Brighten the corner where you are!

Brighten the corner where you are!

Someone far from harbor you may guide across the bar; 

Brighten the corner where you are!"