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There is an appointed time for everything; And there is a time for every event under heaven - Ecclesiastes 3:1

Every day, from the day we are born we have to learn new things. We learn how to eat, we learn how to sleep, we learn how to talk and we learn how to make choices. That is where our battle begins. There are so many blessings around us, and yet, Satan is there with temptations galore, just like in the garden of Eden. What seems to slip from our minds is that God is always there. He loves us. He wants us to love Him, too. He wants us to talk to Him, even when things seem about as lousy as they can get. He is still there!

And so this battle goes on throughout our lives. Sometimes we make good choices, and sometimes we just goof up, and try to please the wrong people. But, at the end of the day, when we have our little chat with God, the music sounds better and we can feel content knowing that God is there.

You see, we are God's tool. He uses us in our everyday life. He helps us through thick and thin and blesses us. But we never know when someone else might be in a confused state of mind. And sometimes, it's just that little nudge toward the fragrance of Jesus Christ. And God is there to help us. We cannot do it alone, but with God's help we can move mountains.

Yes, God is always there for you. It is up to you. Will you accept His love and presence, or will you just try to shrug it off and move on to please the world? Don't wait too long, you never know when that "doorbell" will ring.

THE DOORBELL

Puttering around in the kitchen
Flour on the floor
What do I hear?
The doorbell is ringing
Yes, someone's at the door
OK, I'm coming - Knock, knock
I can't believe it, my head is reeling
I'm in a state of shock!

Standing there at my door
Is an unexpected guest
Dressed in a gown of purest white
A loving smile upon His face

Am I ready to meet this guest?
Just look at the messy me!
I haven't cleaned my house today,
As looking, He can see.
Well, do I invite Him in,
Or just let Him stand outside?
He didn't come to see my house,
But He came to share my life.
He already knew about my house -
Vacuuming, dusting, laundry and such
But that's not why He's here.
Go ahead, invite Him in
For, to Him, I'm a special dear.

I'll share with Him the best I have.
Coffee and fresh pie?
No, I'll share with Him what's in my heart--
My laughter, my tears and sighs.

I'll thank Him for all those blessings
More gifts than I can count.
I'll share with Him my deepest feelings,
What my life is all about.

He has come to take me with Him.
Am I ready on this day?
Can I leave my house like this,
And let the others stay?
This was only a dream I had
And yet, as my eyes opened,
It made me wonder--
What's more important?
Is He a friend or just a token?

What would you do if your doorbell rang
And Jesus was standing there?
Would you be happy?
Would you be worried?
Or are you all prepared?

What about tomorrow,
If you have a special date?
How will you be waiting?
For, you know, He won't be late!

Mbs - 1992

You see, God is my best friend - on my up days and on my down days, when I am happy and when I am at my lowest point. I talk to Him often, just like I would talk to you if you were right beside me. And, you know what? He is listening. . .always listening. Go into a quiet place, close your eyes and feel His presence. Inhale the fragrance of his Son, Jesus Christ, who died on the cross for you and for me. He is there, and He wants to talk to you.

One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining forward to what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus--Philippians 3:13-14