Your one and only life

Steven Lake Posted on Posted in Life Well-Lived

Life is short. The older you get, the faster time goes. We all have 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days in most years. “What will you do with the time that’s left?”

The past is over and you can’t change any of it. The present is but a moment; snap your fingers and it’s already the past. The future is the only part yet to be lived. Psalm 90:12 reminds us, “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”

What is most important step you can take to live a life well-lived? Be sure you know who you’re living for. A life well lived is lived for God and His glory. You serve an Audience of One. Develop a vibrant, moment-by-moment relationship with Jesus Christ. Become best friends.  How?

  • Spend time together. Remember that He is with you everywhere you go.
  • Talk about everything. Share your thoughts with Him through prayer. Tell Him what’s really going on in your life. He’ll share His thoughts through the Word of God.
  • Finally, build shared memories. Make Him part of everyday activities and those special moments in your life. Over time you will experience more

© 2009 Steven A. Lake

About

Dr. Steve Lake is a retired educator with over 30 years experience in the American public schools. He has served in a variety of position, including teacher, elementary school principal, junior high principal, Associate Superintendent, retired from public education as Superintendent of Schools in Lincolnwood, IL. He has his Bachelors, Masters and Doctor of Education degrees from Northern Illinois University. For the past 25 years Steve has attended and been a member of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington and Northfield, IL. At Willow Creek Steve has taught adult classes on spiritual gifts, life purpose, and spiritual disciplines. He has ministered overseas in Angola, Zambia, Honduras, Germany, and Russia. Steve is co-founder of Designed to Serve, a ministry that equips Christians to live out their unique God-given calling. Steve is married and has two adult children who are married.