Those insurance commercials have to be some of my favorite partly because they’re absolutely hilarious and partly because they illustrate a great point. I’ve been pondering lately (highly recommended…not as intense as meditating, but not as loosey-goosey as say thinking) the fact that Cassie and I are the proud parents of not just one, but TWO beautiful children (post-birth conehead excluded).  The thought that I, Brian Mullins, am a father of two blows my mind.  Mostly because I still FEEL young.

I can vividly remember high school, break dancing when it was cool the first time, and the tight-rolled jeans we all sported with great pride and confidence…I still FEEL young.  But truth be told, I’m rapidly nearing the beginning of my 4th decade of life (No, I’m not 40, I said 4th decade) and with each passing day I’m becoming more aware of how fast life moves.  James 4 says it this way ”How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone.” This verse sparked a question in my heart that I’ve wrestled with for some time now and I try to keep in the forefront of my consciousness - how I am spending my life?

There’s really only two things you can do with your life - waste it or invest it – the choice is ours.  The question we have to ask ourselves is are we invested or just busy?  As I mulled this over, I began to take inventory of the things in my life and their value.  Sure there were lots of things that I enjoyed and were good…like the Dallas Cowboys (God’s favorite team ).  However, I quickly came to the conclusion that the things that are most important – Relationship with God, Family, the ministry God has entrusted to me, and people – were the things I wanted to invest myself in.  I don’t want to miss one opportunity to invest in that only things that are eternal.  When I make time time to pray/study, I’m investing in my eternity.  When I choose to date my, I’m investing in our covenant.  When I take time to hear a silly story from my children, wrestle on the floor when I’m dog tired, or mow the freshly-cut grass just because they love to ride the tractor, I’m investing not only in their self-worth, but into a legacy of Godliness and character.  When I listen to the student who keeps making the same mistake over and over, or the guy that needs a friend to talk to, or a heart-broken mom, I’m investing into their eternal soul.  The only things that truly matter are those things which are eternal.  These are worthy investments.
Life is the only currency that can’t be exchanged…it must be spent. INVEST WISELY!!