Do It Now

I understand why we put things off- we hope life, and it's challenges, will resolve itself without forcing us to make a decision. Decision making can be tough. Decision makers live with the consequences- good and bad -we forget that the penalty for indecision can profoundly change our lives, our world even our existence.

The photo's of Greenland, melting away, while the world continues to heat up at a faster pace then anyone imagined. There's a great article on Greenland's meltdown on cnn at: http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/science/06/06/greenland.warming.reut/index.html.
100 years ago my grandparents were in the first years of their marriages, enjoying the blessings and dealing with the struggles all new parents face. Computers, microwaves, telephones, television, air flight, space travel, atomic bombs, ipods... well the list is rediculous really... were all the fruit of decisions yet to be made, they had no clue what the world held for their grandchildren, they lived for today.

We have a clue of what the future holds for our grandchildren a century hence. Even with inventions, creative thinkers and a world of discovery that we, like my grandparents 100 years ago, can't begin to imagine, it's important to remember a simple truth from God's Word - "Earth abides." There's a great old science fiction book from the '50's that takes it's title from the verse (think I'll find it on Amazon.com and buy a copy to read again). The Word says Earth abides... not the world as we know it. Life, civilization, society and our interactions with our living planet is in a constant state of flux. It's a truth we can depend on. It's a reminder to each of us: do it now!

Riverside's probably not going to have beach front property any time soon, however, the world our grandchildren live in will be radically dependent on the decisions we make today. Every little issue that come's up- every earth shaking glacier that drops into the sea, should be a reminder to us: Do It Now! Don't let another day slip by. Love someone, help someone, worship God, create, share, say hello, encourage a stranger, embrace a friend, tell your family you love them, make a decision to be a better person, be exactly who you dream of being, live! Be a great steward of the earth, ride share, ride a bike, get a hybrid, care. Do it now.

The ice is shifting. The water is rising. Today is our only day to be exactly who God created us to be. In a world that's rapidly melting away are you living a life to make your children proud, to leave a legacy to your grandchildren? Do it now!