Relevant. To me, this means the things that matter. What matters in my life?
Regardless of whatever someone says or does to me, what matters is how I react and how I respond. My Bible says to love one another. I need to respond with kindness and in love. That’s what’s relevant.
It doesn’t matter how many hours of sleep I got or didn’t get during the night. What’s relevant is that I take care of my family, my responsibilities and give it my best. That’s what’s relevant.
It doesn’t matter how good something tastes or how many times I can refill a plate because the portion seemed too small. What’s relevant is that I take care of my body, my temple and practice moderation.
It doesn’t matter how cold it it outside or how hot it gets in the summer. The mosquito population has nothing to do with me. If I can’t control it, I shouldn’t complain relentlessly about it. What’s relevant is that I embrace each season and be thankful for that fact that I get to see changes all year long.
It doesn’t matter how many great ideas are brewing around in my head, just waiting to take shape. One excuse after another only hinders the outcome. What’s relevant is that I seek God first and make sure that what I say is approved by Him. And not speak first, then hope to gain approval.
There is so much in my life and while all of it seems to be a big deal in any given moment, what’s relevant is remembering that it’s not all about me.
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Your turn. Today’s topic of ‘relevant’ comes courtesy of the Relevant Conference. One of these years, I hope to attend myself. Click below to link up today.
