Time

I love Emily Dickinson's writing. So simple, yet so profound.  How we spend our time is one of the most important priorities we should have.  

In my scripture study this morning I was reading in John.  A verse that I have read so many times struck a new chord today.

I always took this scripture literally.  Who am I willing to die for, to give up my life for.  But if we look at our "life" as our time, the thought shifts.  Who, or what, you spend your time on is who, or what, you are giving your life to. Who am I willing to give my time to?  

We are encouraged to pattern our lives after the Savior.  His life was spent lifting others, serving in the background, sharing his light right where he was at.  Today, I challenge you to smile at a stranger, share a kind word, or simply be present for your family. For there is no greater love than to lay down one's time for one's friends.