Not Now ...then When?

Not Now….Then When?


When was the last time you had a calling to serve the Lord? When was the last time you did something where you had a passion for? When was the last time you took a well deserved holiday? When was the last time you express your feelings to your love ones? When was the last time, you ask for a career change?

There are many things in life which happen as a result of our subconscious mind and part of the Lord’s plans. To submit our plans to the Lord and to have faith in the Lord is ever easy. Sometimes, our plans are answered through the people we meet, the experiences that we go through but sometimes we are so caught up in our own world that we missed seeing them. A friend once told me if a matter appears continuously at you, it is meant for you to address the matter and to face it. Opportunities happen only but once, if you choose to ignore it, that particular door will be shut in your life.

I love to travel but sadly I never had the time or the right company to go with. This year, I was just talking out aloud that I needed a break and I wanted to travel to the US and it would be good to find a friend to go with. Surprisingly enough, not only did I find 2 of my colleagues to go with, we went to the eastern side of the US. It was an enjoyable trip and I told myself I will find the time to travel yearly from now onwards.

It is never easy expressing your feelings to your love ones. I love my family, but I am not one person who really say those feelings out in words. I shower them my love by spending time with them and buying things for them. I remember a few years ago, when my grandfather was at his deathbed, I was the last of his grandchildren to visit him. When he saw me, he cried so did I. I manage to tell him how much I love him as a grandfather and I will take care of grandmother. The next day, he died peacefully. From that day onwards, to the people I care a lot for, I make a point to tell them how I feel towards them for I don’t know when I will next get a chance to do so.

A friend used to tell me we can always serve the Lord when we are older. Now at our age, we should concentrate on our career. I may have a different view on this. In our lives, if things are going smooth sailing for you, we may not seek the lord. It is only when we encounter a personal yet major matter that affects us personally that we begin to seek the Lord. I turned to the Lord only when something personal happens to me, and in there, my faith in them was renewed. I became more conscious of the things the Lord has done for me. Serving the Lord has always been spiritually fulfilling and I hope more people will be able to experience this joy of being of service to the Lord.

Not now, then when? Start showing your love and care to the people around you. We live this world only once, whatever we can do, let’s do it to the best of our abilities. Submit your plans to the Lord and may you be empower with the Holy Spirit. Remember the Lord wants the best for you. He can shower you with gifts, but if you don’t acknowledge or accept them, there is nothing much He can do. Be conscious and alert to the things around you. Don’t procrastinate. Live each day to the fullest.