“As time passes, the daily anxieties, the pursuit of wealth, and life’s addicting delights outpace the growth of the message in their hearts. Even if the message blossoms and fruit begins to form, the fruit never fully matures because the thorns choke out the plants’ vitality.” (Luke 8:14 VOICE)
In tournament chess, competitors are given a certain amount of time to play. The clock ticks away as each move is planned and executed. The chess players are focused on the board in front of them--calculating, conquering, and advancing. Their goal is to win--championships, fame, money, and admiration.
Each of us is given a certain amount of time on this earth. Like chess players, we fixate on our moves--calculating, conquering, and advancing. The ambitious try to maximize pleasurable experiences in the limited time they have. The clock ticks away.
Within all sentient beings, there is an indescribable knowing. We long for meaning--to reach beyond ourselves, to cultivate, and to nurture. This divine impression is instinctual, but we have found ways to numb it. Daily anxieties, the pursuit of wealth, and life’s addicting delights outpace the growth of our spirits. Budding insights are crushed by distractions. The vitality of the soul is diminished by a steady diet of mundane busyness.
What if we took the time to look beyond our own concerns? If we zoomed out beyond the games we play--what would we notice? An expansive perspective magnifies our understanding. There are moments of recognition. Truth resonates at the same frequency as innate knowing. The pursuit of meaning and purpose are relevant. In the fullness of time, all lives end. Every minute is precious.
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