Reflection Moment
The Centre of Your Life

Since we are making centerpieces tonight, I thought it would be good for us to think about whom or what is the centre of our lives? One of the definitions for “centre” is “the point around which anything revolves.” So, I began thinking…. “Hmmmm, what or who am I making the centre of my life?” I believe that is a very important question that we all must consider. I heard someone say once to take a look at the entries in your diary or on your calendar and the transactions on your bank statement, then you may have some idea what your life is centered around. It does make a lot of sense.

What do people centre their lives around? For many, I see that it’s their children. While there is nothing wrong with doing things for your kids and taking care of their needs, did you realize that your life shouldn’t be centered around them? Here is just one good reason why which I have seen happen over and over again. If you totally centre your life around your children, what happens when they grow up and move out? You wouldn’t believe the number of divorces that occur after the kids move out because the husband and wife have nothing in common. They have been putting all their energy into their children and do not know what to do when they’re gone. You need to make time for one another as difficult as they may be right now when you have so many things on your plate, esp. when the kids are growing up. Another scenario I see quite often is when you make your mate the centre of your life. Now once again I’m not saying you shouldn’t see him as important and take good care of him but I have seen people almost worship their partner and not have any other friends or activities in their lives. Then suddenly the mate passes away and they don’t know what to do. There must be a balance. Now here is another familiar scenario that I see all the time: that’s the person that makes his or her job the centre of his or her life. They work long hours…take the work home…think of their job night and day and never stop talking about it. Well, I don’t have to tell you that job security is not what it used to be. People are losing their careers no matter how high up they are on the totem pole. And sadly, some people have had their lives so wrapped around their careers that they lose their families and friends because of it and some even take their own lives when their job is terminated. Don’t make your job your life!

So, you may be thinking by now…is their anything that can be the centre of my life and not have serious consequences? The answer is yes and it’s not your mate, your kids, your job or even a favourite hobby. It is your relationship with Jesus Christ. The reason why He can be your centre is that He is eternal. The Bible says He will never leave you nor forsake you. And, He will actually help you balance out all of the other areas of your life like marriage, parenting and career. The Bible is full of principles that can actually make your marriage better, help you raise your kids and just live a more productive and happier life. Making Christ the centre of your life gives you stability. And, don’t we need that in this day and age? Just turn on the news or read the headlines in your newspaper and you will see how uncertain life is these days. So this week think about it: what is your relationship with Jesus Christ like right now? Is He the centre of your life? Do you seek to please Him above all else? He said himself, “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.” Some days it is hard to put God first but it is worth it. If you are unsure how to take that first step please let me know. I would love to show you how. So, when you see your lovely autumn centerpiece in the centre of your table, take a moment to think about what you are building your life around. Make sure it is something that will last forever!!


Valerie Keefe