Building Life

BUILDING  A  LIFE

An elderly carpenter was ready to retire, and he told his boss of his plans to leave and live a more leisurely life with his wife. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire. They could get by…     

The contractor was sorry to see such a good worker go,and he asked the  carpenter to build just one more house as a personal favor.

The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work, he resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end a dedicated career.

When the carpenter finished his work, the employer came to inspect the house. He handed the front-door key to the carpenter. “this is your house,” he said. ”it is my gift to you.”

The carpenter was shocked!!! What a shame!!! If he had only known he was  building his own house, he would have done it all so different.

So it is with us, we build our lives, a day at a time, after putting less than our best into the building, then with a shock we realize when we have to live in the house we have build. If we could do it over, we would  do it much differently. But we can not go back....

You are the carpenter of your life,each day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall,,,,,,,,

Your attitudes and the choices you make today build your house for tomorrow....

Build wisely! Ask God to be the master builder of your life. He will show you how to build a strong foundation for the house of your life.

Please pass this on to others.

Love in Christ to you all

Mathew.